Peppermint Fudge

By srumbel

Quick and Easy Fudge Recipe that is perfect for the Holidays. And it makes great gifts too! Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com

Ingredients

• 1 container (7 oz) JET-PUFFED Marshmallow Creme
• 2 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup butter, unsalted
• 1 cup sugar, (white granulated)
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• Pinch of Salt
• 1 teaspoon Peppermint (or mint) Extract
• 4 regular size Candy Canes, crushed

Preparation

Step 1

PREPARE 9 inch square pan with parchment paper or wax paper
COMBINE JET-PUFFED Marshmallow Creme and white chocolate chips in a large bowl
ADD butter, sugar, heavy whipping cream and salt to medium saucepan on stove
BRING to a boil, stirring constantly and boil for 5 minutes, continuing to stir
REMOVE from heat, whisk in the Peppermint extract until mixture is smooth
POUR hot mixture carefully over marshmallow creme mixture and stir until smooth
POUR mixture into pan and spread evenly
REMOVE plastic from candy canes and place in resealable bag, crush with rolling pin. Sprinkle on top of fudge
PLACE in refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight to chill
CUT into small squares
STORE leftovers in refrigerator
Notes

This fudge is best served the same day, while in the fridge the candy canes that are sprinkled on top will melt a bit.