Looking for a quick and delicious holiday treat? Try this 3-Ingredient Peppermint Fudge! It’s easy to make and perfect for gifting or parties, with a rich, creamy texture and a peppermint flavor.

Fudge is a wonderful addition to cookie trays, and this simple recipe can be easily cut into small pieces to use alongside cookies.

A stack of four pieces of peppermint fudge topped with crushed candy canes.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Peppermint Fudge Recipe

Just a Few Ingredients: You only need three ingredients to make this easy fudge—perfect for when you’re short on time and need a gift in a jiffy for the holiday season!
Quick and easy: No oven or candy thermometer, just easy steps. It's practically foolproof!
Festive Flavor: Creamy chocolate and refreshing peppermint blend is a holiday favorite.
Customizable: Add crushed candy canes, festive sprinkles, or a drizzle of white chocolate on top to make it extra special.

Three ingredients to make peppermint fudge.

Ingredients in Peppermint Fudge

Just a handful of ingredients are needed to make this easy fudge recipe:

Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Sweetened condensed milk
Candy cane pieces or crushed peppermint candy

Eight by eight baking dish with peppermint fudge in it.

How to Make 3 Ingredient Peppermint Fudge

Line an 8x8 baking dish with aluminum foil or parchment paper, and lightly spray it with cooking spray. Set it aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until the mixture is melted and smooth.
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle the crushed peppermint on top of the fudge.
Place the dish in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours, or until the fudge has set.
Cut into small squares, wrap in plastic wrap, and store in an airtight container.

Quick Tips

Chopping Peppermint Candies: To chop the peppermint candies easily, use a small food processor or place the candies in a small bag and use a rolling pin to crush the peppermints.

Use High-Quality Chocolate: Better chocolate makes better fudge. Choose a chocolate brand you love for the best flavor.

Add More Peppermint Flavor: Add a ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract to give the fudge more of a peppermint flavor.

Storing Peppermint Fudge

Keep the fudge in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or for longer storage, freeze it in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Don't forget to label and date the container!

Peppermint fudge squares topped with crushed peppermint candy.

More Christmas Treats

Looking for more holiday baking and treats? Check out these festive recipes to try:

Iced Gingerbread Cookies – This easy recipe is perfectly spiced with a sweet vanilla glaze.
Peanut Butter Fudge – This old fashioned homemade fudge recipe makes a large batch and has a delicious peanut buttery flavor.
No Bake Avalanche Cookies – This no bake dessert is an easy treat that is quick to make and is delicious.

Happy holidays and happy baking!

📖 Recipe

Yield: 16 squares

Peppermint Fudge

Name: Peppermint Fudge
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips; 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 cup peppermint candies, crushed

Looking for a quick and delicious holiday treat? Try this 3-Ingredient Peppermint Fudge! It’s easy to make and perfect for gifting or parties, with a rich, creamy texture and a peppermint flavor.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Cooling Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup peppermint candies, crushed

Instructions

Line an 8x8 baking dish with aluminum foil or parchment paper, and lightly spray it with cooking spray. Set it aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until the mixture is melted and smooth.
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle the crushed peppermint on top of the fudge.
Place the dish in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours, or until the fudge has set.
Cut into small squares, wrap in plastic wrap, and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Add a ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract to give the fudge more of a peppermint flavor.

A small food processor or a rolling pin makes it easy to crush the peppermint candy.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1 serving
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 266Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 46mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 2gSugar: 36gProtein: 4g

Nutrition calculation is a rough estimate and can vary depending on the cooking technique and the exact ingredients used. For informational purposes only.

Dana

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Easy Peppermint Fudge