Easy Peppermint Bark Fudge Squares: 3-Ingredient Holiday Treat
This easy peppermint bark fudge recipe is a simple, no-bake holiday treat made with just three ingredients. It’s creamy, dense, and topped with crunchy candy cane pieces, perfect for gifting or holiday parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 17 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 64 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 jar (198g) marshmallow creme (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 can (14 oz / 396g) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (60g) crushed candy canes (about 6–8 standard candy canes)
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches of overhang on two opposite sides. Lightly spray the parchment with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Place 6-8 candy canes in a sturdy zip-top bag or wrap them in a clean kitchen towel. Use a rolling pin or heavy skillet to crush them into small pieces (mix of fine crumbs and pea-sized chunks). Set aside about ¼ cup for topping.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, and sweetened condensed milk.
- Stir continuously with a silicone spatula for 5-7 minutes until the mixture is smooth, glossy, and thick. Remove from heat. If using peppermint extract, stir it in now.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly with the spatula.
- Immediately sprinkle the reserved crushed candy canes over the top and gently press them into the surface.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator, uncovered, for at least 2 hours (or 3-4 hours for best results).
- Once firm, use the parchment overhang to lift the fudge out of the pan. Place on a cutting board and cut into 1-inch squares (about 64 squares). Wipe the knife clean between cuts for neat edges.
Notes
Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent scorching. Do not substitute marshmallow creme with mini marshmallows. For clean cuts, use a warm knife and wipe between slices. The fudge flavor improves after a day in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 12
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 2.8
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1.5
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