Christmas Fudge
This decadent Christmas Fudge is bursting with rich chocolate flavor and bright accents of peppermint, this is sure to become a new Christmas season tradition in your kitchen!
Servings: 8
Calories: 455kcal
Equipment
- 8x8" Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- ½ cup butter (divided)
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 3.9 oz package chocolate flavor instant pudding
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ⅔ cups mini marshmallows
- ⅓ cup peppermint candy (crushed)
Instructions
- Microwave 4 oz chocolate, 6 tablespoons butter, and ½ cup water in a large bowl for 2 minutes, or until butter is melted. Stir to combine. Add peppermint extract and instant pudding mix and stir for 2 additional minutes to ensure everything is well blended.
- Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time and continue to mix until well blended.
- Place the fudge mixture in a square baking pan lined with greased aluminum foil. Press with the back of a spatula to smooth the mixture in the pan.
- Microwave remaining butter and chocolate in a bowl for 1 ½ minutes, or until butter is melted. Stir to combine then spread over the top of the fudge mixture in the pan. Top with marshmallows and crushed peppermint candy.
- Place fudge in the refrigerator for 2 hours to firm up, then cut and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1.8mg