This Peppermint Mocha Fudge is just BEGGING to be served up at your holiday celebration! Perfectly festive and easy too!
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It’s been a few weeks since I posted a fudge recipe and that, in my opinion, is about a week too long. Especially during the holidays.
During the holiday season, my beverage of choice is a peppermint mocha. If the calories didn’t count, I could easily drink three of these a day. So it’s a good thing this fudge is calorie-free!! #Iwish
I used my favorite marshmallow creme fudge recipe to avoid those pesky candy thermometers. This fudge is quick, easy, and tastes like a million bucks! Or, at least, the best peppermint mocha of your life.
I used dark chocolate for the base because I love love LOVE dark chocolate with peppermint. It’s the best. I added in some instant coffee to get that wonderful mocha flavor. You definitely need to use instant so the granules will dissolve easier and get that coffee flavor throughout the fudge.
I wanted a pretty topping and decided to go with Andes peppermint crunch baking chips. I’m addicted to these. I would say I’ve bought at least 20 bags in the last month of so. #foodbloggerproblems
Once the mocha fudge is poured into the baking dish, I sprinkled on the peppermint crunch baking chips and walked away. I let the chips get nice and soft from the heat of the fudge and then used an offset spatula to gently spread the softened chips over the top of the fudge. Seriously, this MAKES the fudge.
Because you can never have enough peppermint I sprinkled some crushed candy canes on top and I think it lends an air of festivity to the pieces of fudge. So pretty too!
Note that I used vanilla extract NOT peppermint extract for the fudge. Peppermint extract would be TOO much of a good thing for this fudge 🙂
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Peppermint Mocha Fudge
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tsp instant coffee or espresso
- 12 oz dark chocolate chips
- 7 oz jar marshmallow creme
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups Andes peppermint crunch baking chips2 candy canes crushed
Instructions
- Spray a 9x9 baking dish with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper.
- Combine butter, sugar, and evaporated milk in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Once at a full boil, continue boiling for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat and stir in instant coffee.
- Stir in chocolate chips. (I use a whisk to get out all the lumps.)
- Stir in marshmallow creme and vanilla extract.
- Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle on peppermint crunch baking chips and let sit for five minutes. Use an offset spatula to gently spread softened peppermint chips.
- Sprinkle with crushed candy canes and let cool completely.
- Cut into squares and serve.
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Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
My son LOVES fudge and peppermint. We’ll have to make your fudge next week. Thanks for sharing it at Inspire Me Monday. I’ll be featuring your fudge tomorrow.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Fantastic! Thanks Maryann!
Anna @ Sunny Side Ups says
Omg-zies…I’m in love with the dark chocolate + peppermint combo too! Your fudge looks so beautiful and absolutely irresistible, and I’m lovin the coffee addition! Yum! 🙂 Pinned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks so much Anna!
Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says
If calories didn’t count, I’d literally take an IV of peppermint mochas. They’re my favorite by far! So… I’d keep this entire batch of fudge for myself. 😉 Pinned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Right?!? Thanks Amy!
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff says
Love it … tis the season for peppermint mocha! And yes, it’s been toooo long between fudge recipes 😉
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
This fudge looks gorgeous! I am a sucker for fudge and love this peppermint mocha combo. This would not last long at our house at all.
heather @french press says
YES! why do calories have to ruin everything 🙁 this is the most festive fudge ever
marcie says
This is my kind of fudge, Trish! These flavors are my favorite! 🙂
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
Can you believe I have never made fudge. Crazy right?? I might have to make this recipe my first because I am crazy about peppermint. It looks delish and beautiful!!
Mir says
I’m totally on a dark chocolate fudge wavelength with you today, Trish! And adding mocha to the peppermint is genius. This is so pretty with the topping! Keep spreading that holiday joy!
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says
Mmm – peppermint and chocolate is my WEAKNESS. Seriously. I’ve probably said this a thousand times this season, but I love peppermint. And since this fudge is calorie-free, I will eat all of it! 😉
Matt Robinson says
This looks like the greatest fudge ever, wow. Love peppermint mocha!
Jessica @ Sweet Menu says
I am SUCH a sucker for fudge. This looks and sounds just wonderful! So tall and fudgilicious!
Kate @ Diethood says
YES YES YES! Especially on the dark chocolate bit! AND how perfectly cut! You should see my jacked up fudge pieces. haha A 5 year old can do better! :)))
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
These are seriously fantastic. I adore chocolate and peppermint!
Stephanie @ Back for Seconds says
Oh yeah! I heart peppermint mocha anything! This fudge is awesome!