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Easy 5-Minute Peppermint Bark Fudge Recipe

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This quick 5-minute peppermint bark fudge is creamy, crunchy, and has that perfect hit of peppermint. It comes together so fast you’ll be eating it before you’ve even finished cleaning up.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (340g) white chocolate chips
  • 1 can (14 oz / 397g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract (plus more to taste)
  • ½ cup crushed peppermint candies (about 8 candy canes)
  • ½ cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two opposite sides.
  2. Crush 8-10 candy canes in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin into a mix of fine dust and small chunks. Set aside 2 tablespoons for topping.
  3. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth (about 1½ to 2 minutes total).
  4. Stir in vanilla extract and peppermint extract. Taste and add more peppermint extract if desired. Fold in crushed peppermint candies (reserving 2 tablespoons).
  5. Pour mixture into prepared pan and spread evenly with a rubber spatula.
  6. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using). Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth (about 40-60 seconds).
  7. Pour melted chocolate over white chocolate layer and spread evenly. Sprinkle reserved crushed peppermint on top.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm. (For faster setting, freeze for about 45 minutes.)
  9. Lift fudge out of pan using parchment handles. Cut into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife, wiping knife clean between cuts.

Notes

For best results, use good-quality white chocolate chips with cocoa butter. Crush candy canes just before using to prevent stickiness. The peppermint flavor intensifies after a day in the fridge. If fudge doesn’t set after 2 hours, chill longer or freeze briefly. For clean cuts, let fudge sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before cutting.

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Keywords: peppermint bark, fudge, 5-minute fudge, holiday dessert, easy fudge, peppermint fudge, white chocolate fudge

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