Friday, January 13, 2012

White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge


Every year at Christmas I try a new recipe just because I like the variety and to keep things interesting for the kids. If I don't do this, I would make the same recipes every year. My only criteria for the new recipe is that it is easy. I'm in way over my head during the holidays and making some new recipe with 20 steps isn't for me. This year, this recipe fit the bill. It was fun to make and it was delicious. Very few ingredients and it tasted like I worked all day. Now that it's after Christmas, I'm still thinking about this fudge. I'll be making it again very soon. Those left over candy canes will get used up too!


White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

3 bags white chocolate chips
3 containers, 16 ounce Vanilla Frosting
1-½ teaspoon Peppermint Extract
12 drops Red Food Coloring
6 Candy Canes, Crushed

Line a jelly roll pan with wax paper or parchment paper. Leave some to hang over the sides to use as a handle. Set aside.

Melt white chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring often. If you use the microwave, heat for 30 seconds at a time and stir. While the melted chocolate is still warm, quickly stir in the frosting before chocolate starts to set up. Add peppermint extract and mix well.

Evenly spread the mixture into the prepared pan, then drop food coloring over the top of the fudge. Swirl it with a knife to create a marbled effect. Add crushed candy canes and press lightly to adhere them.

Cool for 1 hour in the fridge.

Remove from the pan using the wax paper or parchment paper. Cut into squares.



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10 comments:

CountryDew said...

That looks yummy. I wonder if you could substitute milk chocolate morsels and chocolate frosting?

Sweetflutterbys3 said...

Anita, I bet you could. I may just try it that way to see. Your version sounds good!

sarina said...

I keep "poor man's fudge" in the fridge.. tub of chocolate frosting.. lol.. I think it would do really well with chocolate frosting and chocolate chips.. with peppermint crushed up.. or.. maybe make a 1/2 batch of each and swirl them together

Sweetflutterbys3 said...

Hi Sarina! Thanks for your comment.

You all have very good ideas for this fudge. I am inspired to try these ideas and see what happens.

Beth said...

Mmmm...this is right down my alley. I LOVE peppermint and I love easy recipes! Thanks, Mary Ann.

Sweetflutterbys3 said...

You're welcome, Beth! This stuff was addicting. I hope you enjoy it.

Greener Pastures--A City Girl Goes Country said...

I don't even like peppermint and those sounds delish!

Sweetflutterbys3 said...

Thanks, Debi! How's the move going? I'm heading over now to check out your blog to see if you posted.

Greener Pastures--A City Girl Goes Country said...

It's hectic. I haven't written anything yet. Soon. I have a lot to tell you guys to catch you up.

Sweetflutterbys3 said...

I am sure you are very busy. I can't wait to hear all about what you have been up to!