Peppermint Hot Chocolate Fudge

This dense and creamy fudge tastes like a mug of the best hot chocolate, liberally garnished with melty marshmallows, and stirred with a minty candy cane. Pure holiday perfection.

Cook Time15

Chill Time2

Servings:

Calories: 187kcal

Author: Anna Chesley

Ingredients

20 ounces dark chocolate chips (2 10-oz bags)
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (one can)
10 ounces mini marshmallows, divided
8 ounces chopped walnuts
4 ounces crushed candy canes
½ teaspoon peppermint extract, optional

Instructions

Prepare an 8" square baking pan by lining with parchment paper.
Add condensed milk, chocolate chips, and half of the mini marshmallows (5 oz.), to the top of a double boiler, or a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
Melt ingredients over very low heat, stirring frequently until everything is melted and thoroughly mixed.
Remove from heat, then add the nuts, and the peppermint extract if desired. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
Add half the remaining mini marshmallows (2.5 ounces), and quickly stir to incorporate.
Press the mixture into the parchment lined pan. Sprinkle remaining mini marshmallows over the surface of the fudge, and press lightly. (It's ok if they don't feel securely "set" into the mixture. They will after the next step.)
Place fudge under broiler. I find this works well if the surface of the fudge is near the center of the oven--just a little lower than usual.
Watching closely, broil just until marshmallows are puffed and richly golden.
Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with the crushed candy cane. With a light hand, you can gently tap the crushed candy into the melty marshmallows to help it all set firmly together.
Refregerate for an hour, or until cool and completely set.
Remove from pan, and cut into squares. Enjoy!

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