Chocolate Mint Candy Fudge Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible delight of homemade Chocolate Mint Candy Fudge! This easy-to-make recipe creates stunning candies that will elicit 'oohs' and 'aahs' from everyone. The secret? Melted candy coating wafers (easily found in craft stores or Walmart's candy-making section – see recipe #104941 for a picture!) create a smooth, glossy finish that elevates this fudge to the next level. Even better? White chocolate chips can be used as a substitute if you can't find the wafers! Get ready to impress with this simple yet elegant dessert.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 60.2 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.8 (100 Reviews)
Chocolate Mint Candy Fudge

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Mint Candy Fudge

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How to Make Chocolate Mint Candy Fudge

  1. Melt 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1 cup of milk in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  3. Spread half of the chocolate mixture into an 8-inch square pan lined with waxed paper.
  4. Chill for 10 minutes, or until firm.
  5. Meanwhile, in a separate heavy saucepan over low heat, melt 12 ounces of candy coating wafers with ½ cup of milk, stirring constantly until smooth.
  6. Stir in ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract and a few drops of green food coloring (adjust to your desired intensity).
  7. Spread the melted candy coating mixture evenly over the chilled chocolate layer.
  8. Chill for 10 minutes, or until firm.
  9. Gently warm the remaining chocolate mixture if necessary, ensuring it's still smooth and pourable.
  10. Spread the remaining chocolate mixture over the mint layer.
  11. Chill for at least 2 hours, or until completely firm.
  12. Remove from the pan and cut into 1-inch squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

8g

Carbs

2g