Peppermint Fudge Recipe

Name: Peppermint Fudge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened; 2 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons baking cocoa; 1 to 2 teaspoons 2% milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup chopped nuts; 2 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy

Servings: persons

1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 to 2 teaspoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped nuts
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 to 2-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy

1
Line the bottom and sides of an 8x4-in. loaf pan with foil. Grease foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
2
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla until smooth. Stir in nuts. Spread into prepared pan. Chill until firm, about 1 hour.
3
For peppermint layer, beat cream cheese in a small bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, milk and extract until smooth. Stir in peppermint candy. Spread evenly over chocolate layer. Chill until firm, about 1 hour.
4
Using foil, lift fudge from pan. Gently peel off foil. Cut into squares.

1113

kcal

Calories

Fat

211

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened, 2 ounces cream cheese, softened, 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons baking cocoa, and more.

Yes, Peppermint Fudge falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Peppermint Fudge

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