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Close-up of a square of Peppermint Swirl Fudge, showing the chocolate and white swirl and peppermint candy pieces.

Peppermint Swirl Fudge

This recipe makes a classic peppermint swirl fudge, perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 36 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fudge
  • 1 cup butter
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 can evaporated milk 12 ounce
  • 1 package marshmallows 10 ounce
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
For the Swirl
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  3. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in marshmallows until melted and smooth.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract until chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  6. Pour half of the fudge mixture into the prepared pan.
  7. In a small bowl, melt the 1/4 cup chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon butter and 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract. Stir until smooth.
  8. Drizzle the melted chocolate mixture over the fudge in the pan. Swirl with a knife or toothpick.
  9. Pour the remaining fudge mixture over the swirled chocolate. Swirl again gently.
  10. Let cool completely at room temperature for at least 3 hours, or until firm.
  11. Lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares.

Notes

Store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature.

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