This Candy Cane Fudge is only 5 ingredients and tastes just like Christmas! The perfect treat you can make in minutes with all that Christmas flavor for gifts. No candy thermometer needed.

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PEPPERMINT CANDY CANE FUDGE

I don’t know about you guys but the stress of the holidays hit me today. Since we live so far away from family we have to ship everything far and December 15th is pretty much the last day to mail anything to ensure that it’s not late.

INGREDIENTS

  • WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS OR VANILLA CHIPS
  • SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK
  • CANDY CANES
  • PEPPERMINT FLAVORING

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Line an 8 inch square baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  2. Combine the vanilla chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until mixture melts, remove from heat and continue to stir and melt until smooth. When chips are completely melted, quickly stir in the peppermint extract, food coloring, and candy canes reserving 1/2 cup for the top.
  3. Pour fudge mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup on top and gently press down. Chill for 2 hours, then cut into squares.

Candy Cane Fudge - only 5 ingredients and so delicious. the-girl-who-ate-everything.com

A couple of years ago I decided to do all my baking on Christmas Eve for neighbors and friends. I don’t know what I was thinking.

I literally had aching legs by the end of the day and felt like I didn’t spend any time with my kids besides baking – and let’s face it, with kids it’s equal parts stress and fun.

What I took away from that day is don’t wait until Christmas Eve, make things that can be prepared ahead of time. I always make these Oreo Truffles (which can be frozen), Saltine Cracker, Sugar Cookies, and some type of fudge.

Candy Cane Fudge - only 5 ingredients and so delicious. the-girl-who-ate-everything.com

This fudge I literally made in under five minutes. I’m not gonna lie to you, I will always choose chocolate over anything white chocolate. With that being said, I really enjoyed this fudge. If you’re a white chocolate lover, you will too!

OTHER CHRISTMAS RECIPES:

Candy Cane Fudge - only 5 ingredients and so delicious. the-girl-who-ate-everything.com

Candy Cane Fudge

4.41 from 5 votes
This Candy Cane Fudge is only 5 ingredients and tastes just like Christmas!
Print Pin Rate
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 (10 ounce) packages vanilla baking chips
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed candy canes
  • 1 dash red food coloring

Instructions
 

  • Line an 8 inch square baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. 
  • Combine the vanilla chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until mixture melts, remove from heat and continue to stir and melt until smooth. When chips are completely melted, quickly stir in the peppermint extract, food coloring, and candy canes reserving 1/2 cup for the top..
  • Pour fudge mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup on top and gently press down. Chill for 2 hours, then cut into squares.

Notes

Source: Allrecipes
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
Author: Christy Denney
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Christy Denney
Christy is the voice behind The Girl Who Who Ate Everything! She is no stranger to making meals that kids and adults will love. She grew up in Mesa, Arizona as the youngest of ten kids. She can always be found in her kitchen with music playing and cooking with her kids. She published her first cookbook in 2014. She loves party food that gets the conversations going!
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