Everyone knows I am not a food snob- just a food lover! So, I wanted to share my exceedingly easy recipe for 5 minute Peppermint Fudge. No candy thermometer. Gasp! No Double Boiler. This recipe is the kind you throw together the night before your office party. Simple. Easy. Fabulous. And since I know my readers are all busy people (lots of us are mommies too) I decided to share my Peppermint Fudge recipe. It is for those of us who need something naturally gluten-free and EASY for their next holiday party.
5 MINUTE PEPPERMINT FUDGE
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 12 oz bag of gluten-free chocolate chips (I use semi-sweet)
1 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped coarsely
1/2 tsp- 3/4 tsp peppermint extract (I only wanted a hint of mint, so taste and add more if that is the way you like to roll)
2 candy canes, crushed (I pounded mine in a ziploc bag)- optional
DIRECTIONS:
Line a 2 qt. square casserole dish with aluminum foil and set aside. In a microwaveable medium bowl, pour in the condensed milk, chocolate chips, and stir in the chopped unsweetened chocolate. Mix to combine. Microwave for about 45 sec. (depending on microwave) and then slowly stir the chocolate. It will melt as you stir. If you need to put it back in the microwave, go ahead, but don’t overheat chocolate- no more than another minute or so. If you want to get out that double boiler, it is the proper way to melt chocolate. This is the hurried, busy way! After you chocolate is melted and stirred, add the peppermint extract to taste. Just remember that a little goes a long way. Pour the chocolate mixture into the casserole dish lined in foil. Sprinkle the mixture with the crushed candy canes. Cover with saran wrap and let the fudge set for at least four hours or overnight. Then cut the fudge into tiny squares and carefully remove the fudge from the foil. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Makes: 25 pieces
Note: If you prefer plain fudge, omit the peppermint extract and the candy canes and use 1 tsp gluten-free vanilla instead.
Posted on December 7th, 2007 by Natalie
Filed under: Holidays, Easy, Make Ahead, Christmas, Candy
Natalie - This is a wonderful recipe for 5 minute fudge. Thanks for sharing!
Sheltie Girl @ Gluten A Go Go
LOVE THAT!! Easy, easy. You are a wonderful slacker, and for me, you KNOW that is a compliment!
Miss you, hope all is going well for you. I know how busy you must be this Christmas season!
Oh yea! I have a holiday party this week. I was planning on skipping it…just because that’s the kind of mood I’m in right now. But maybe this fudge will get me there!
We tried this tonight! Unbelievably easy. We skipped the peppermint to make it easier.
So yummy! Thank you for sharing!
Sheltie Girl- Thanks! I love easy recipes.
Slacker Mom- Miss you too! Maybe we will have more energy in the New Year. I really want to make your recipe for oatmeal scones before I leave. We will see if I can get those boys packed today. I feel like I have a mountain of tiny little outfits to wash and pack!
Mary Frances- I don’t know where you get your energy! You must be exhausted from your trip last week.
Deborah- I am glad you liked the recipe. My mom has made it (sans peppermint) for years!
Yum! Quick and easy my kind of recipes. I can’t wait to try this. Thanks for posting. Hugs.
Heu girl. Got the ingredients today and am making this tonight. Hopefully, it will turn out yummy.;)
Thanks Natalie- this looks great! Just the recipe I have been searching for. Mint and chocolate for the holidays is a great combination!
Lea, Jen, Karen- Hope your fudge turns out great! This recipe, of all things, is one of my hubby’s favorites.
Jen- Hope to see you sometime soon!
they were awesome. How long can fudge stay good for?
Thank you for sharing this recipe.
I let my two little girls make this and they had so much fun! They especially enjoyed crushing the candy canes for the top (and getting to lick the bowl). 
This is a keeper and new favorite at our house. Thanks!