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Gorgeous red velvet fudge topped with crushed peppermints is the perfect way to ring in the holiday season! This delicious fudge recipe is perfect for your holiday candy trays, cookie exchanges and Christmas parties!

Peppermint Red Velvet Fudge

Erin Indahl-Fink
Refrigerate or freeze fudge until ready to serve. As the fudge comes to room temperature it can become sticky. It is helpful to serve the fudge in mini-muffin liners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Holiday Food, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 48 squares
Calories 223 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 c. white chocolate chips
  • 1 14 oz. can, sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
  • 1 1 oz. bottle, red gel food coloring
  • 1 c. crushed peppermints or candy canes
  • Instructions

Instructions
 

  • Line a 9 x 9" square pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Lightly spray with non-stick baking spray. Set aside.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, add the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute increments, stopping to stir. Continue to melt and stir. When chips are completely melted, add the peppermint extract and food coloring. Stir thoroughly until fudge is completely smooth and color is evenly distributed.
  • Pour fudge into prepared pan and spread evenly. Top with the crushed peppermints. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
  • Cut with a sharp knife into 1" squares. Will make approximately 48 squares.
  • NOTE: Refrigerate or freeze fudge until ready to serve. As the fudge comes to room temperature it can become sticky. It is helpful to serve the fudge in mini-muffin liners.

Nutrition

Serving: 2squaresCalories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 184mgSugar: 5g
Keyword red velvet fudge, candy cane fudge, peppermint fudge recipe, peppermint fudge
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