Candy canes are a holiday staple, adorning Christmas trees each year throughout my childhood. Traditionally, they end up discarded after the festive season. However, this year we will celebrate National Candy Cane Day with a delightful treat: Candy Cane Fudge!
In under five minutes, you can whip up this fudge recipe, perfect for utilizing those leftover candy canes!
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Candy Cane Fudge
Author: Heather
Ingredients
- Five Minute Candy Cane Fudge
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1½ cups chocolate chips
- 1¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare an 8×8 baking pan by greasing it.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, salt, butter, and evaporated milk; bring to a boil.
- Keep boiling while stirring continuously for 3-4 minutes.
- Take off the heat.
- Incorporate the chocolate chips, marshmallows, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- Top with crushed candy canes, pressing them down lightly.
- Refrigerate until firm.
- Slice into squares.
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says
I’ve never tried making fudge before, but this recipe looks like the perfect opportunity!
says
This fudge is so easy and it will be a hit during the holidays. I absolutely adore peppermint desserts, and this fudge looks incredibly festive. Thank you for sharing such a fantastic recipe!
says
There’s an undeniable magic in the combination of peppermint and chocolate during the holiday season. This looks absolutely wonderful!