Mint Chocolate Fudge Aka Christmas Fudge Recipes

MINT CHOCOLATE FUDGE SWIRL

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine milk chocolate bar pieces,Ande's Mint Chips, 4 Tbsp. butter, and half of the marshmallow whip. Set aside.
• In a separate large mixing bowl, combine white chocolate bar pieces, white chocolate chips, 4 Tbsp. butter and remaining marshmallow whip. Set aside.
• Note: If you are wanting to make the swirls green (as pictured), add some green GEL food coloring (NOT water-based) to the white chocolate bowl.
• In a LARGE saucepan (it will boil up high), combine sugar, evaporated milk and creme de menthe. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat. Stir CONSTANTLY for 4 MINUTES.
• Pour about a cup of cooked mixture into each bowl of chocolate at a time, stirring as constantly as you can for each bowl (you might want a helper for this part). Try to divide the cooked mixture between the two bowls as evenly as you can.
• Stir each bowl until all chocolate is melted and smooth.
• Pour about 1/3 of each type of fudge at a time into a greased 9x13 glass baking dish.
• Using a knife, swirl the two types of fudge together to make a pretty, swirled design.
• Cover tightly and refrigerate until hardened (several hours or overnight).
• Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

MINT CHOCOLATE FUDGE (AKA CHRISTMAS FUDGE)

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup + 2 teaspoons milk and 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons peppermint extract. Then add 1 teaspoon coconut oil and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
• Microwave on high for approximately 1 minute 20 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds (the exact timing can vary slightly depending on the power and wattage of your microwave).
• Stir until completely smooth and well-incorporated. (Do not microwave again; use the residual heat to continue melting all chips completely. Refer to photos in post above, if needed.)
• Pour the mixture into an ungreased 8x8" pan (or to make the entire block easier to remove, you can line the pan with foil that's been lightly coated with cooking spray). Smooth the top and tap or gently shake the pan to level the mixture.
• For the optional swirl (if using, measure and mix this at the same time you measure and mix the semi-sweet fudge layer, so it's ready to microwave as soon as you're done with the base layer, before the base layer begins to set up and thicken): Combine 1 teaspoon milk, 3-4 drops peppermint extract, and food coloring (if using) in a small bowl. Add white chocolate chips and microwave for about 15 seconds, then stir until smooth. Quickly spoon the mixture into the corner of a sandwich-sized zipper bag and snip off a small piece of the corner. Drizzle onto the chocolate fudge base layer in one direction, and then run a toothpick shallowly through, in the opposite direction (refer to photos in post).
• Refrigerate fudge until solid before cutting.