Winterfresh Fudge Bars
Delight your taste buds this holiday season with Winterfresh Fudge Bars, a decadent treat that blends rich, velvety chocolate with the crisp zing of peppermint. These no-bake fudge bars are crafted with semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and a hint of creamy butter, all infused with refreshing peppermint and vanilla extracts. Topped with swirls of melted white chocolate and a festive sprinkle of crushed candy canes, each bite is a perfect balance of sweetness and cool, wintry freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and finished with a quick chill in the fridge, these fudge bars are as easy to make as they are irresistible to eat. Perfect for gifting, holiday parties, or enjoying with a cozy cup of cocoa, Winterfresh Fudge Bars will quickly become a seasonal favorite for family and friends.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 sheet parchment paper
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the edges to hang over the sides for easy removal later.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and unsalted butter.
Stir continuously until the chocolate chips and butter are melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and mix in the peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a rubber spatula.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the fudge and use a toothpick or knife to swirl it into decorative patterns.
Sprinkle the crushed candy canes evenly over the top of the fudge, pressing down lightly to adhere.
Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
Once set, lift the fudge out of the pan using the overhanging parchment paper and cut it into 16 equal-sized bars.
Store the Winterfresh Fudge Bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5257 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 221.4 g | 284% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.5 g | 702% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 237 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 1362 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 825.7 g | 300% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 757.1 g | ||
| Protein | 70.3 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1534 mg | 118% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2408 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
