Those of you who know me well will be surprised by this post. Seldom do I eat fudge - I'm thousands of miles from the fudge-makers I love most - but there's one rule I live by when it comes to that particular confection: if it isn't chocolate, it isn't fudge. Period. So today I'm eating my words...and finding them quite delicious.
Once again I'm bringing you a new-to-me recipe I found on the internet. And once again one reason I've chosen this particular recipe is because it's so easy. It's a no-stress, quick and easy holiday treat, and let's face it, who really needs complicated and stressful recipes this time of year?
Just remember that this needs to chill for a couple of hours before cutting into bite-size pieces.
PEPPERMINT FUDGE
2 10oz pkgs vanilla or white chocolate baking chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 t peppermint extract
1 1/2 cups crushed peppermint candy canes
1 dash red or green food coloring
Line an 8inch square baking pan with aluminum foil and grease the foil. Unwrap the candy canes, place in a ziploc-type bag, and use the side of a hammer to crush into small pieces.
Combine baking chips and condensed milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until almost melted. Remove from heat and continue to stir until smooth. When chips are completely melted, stir in extract, coloring and candy.
Spread evenly in the prepared pan. Chill for 2 hours then cut into squares.
BTW - I see absolutely no reason not to make this recipe with CHOCOLATE chips!
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