Minty Fudge Cups Recipes

MINTY FUDGE CUPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line 24 small muffin cups, 1 3/4x1 inch, with paper baking cups, if desired. Coarsely chop enough mints (about 15) to measure 1/2 cup; reserve for Minty Fudge Filling. Coarsely chop remaining mints for topping; set aside.
• In small bowl, beat all Minty Fudge Filling ingredients except mints with spoon until well mixed; stir in mints.
• In large bowl, beat 1/4 cup butter and the cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa and the vanilla.
• Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Press each ball in bottom and up side of each muffin cup. Spoon about 2 teaspoons filling into each cup.
• Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until almost no indentation remains when filling is touched lightly. Cool slightly; carefully remove from muffin cups to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Frost with frosting. Sprinkle with remaining chopped mints.

CHOCOLATE SWIRLED PEPPERMINT FUDGE

Steps:

• Line 8 x 8-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Sprinkle 1/3 cup thin mints evenly in prepared pan. Combine sweetened condensed milk, white baking chips, butter and salt in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes or until melted and smooth when stirred.
• Spoon half of fudge mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup thin mints. Top with remaining fudge mixture. Sprinkle evenly with remaining thin mints. Swirl with tip of knife to blend colors. Chill 1 hour or until set.
• Remove fudge from pan by lifting edges of foil. Remove foil. Cut into small squares.

MAGIC MINTY FUDGE

Steps:

• Spray 9-inch square pan with baking spray with flour. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave dark chocolate chips uncovered on High in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. Stir in chocolate frosting. Spread in pan.
• In another microwavable bowl, microwave mint chips uncovered on High in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla frosting. Spread over chocolate layer.
• In small resealable freezer plastic bag, place white chips; seal bag. Microwave on High 30 to 60 seconds until softened. Gently squeeze bag until chips are smooth. Cut off tiny corner of bag; squeeze bag to drizzle melted white chips over mint layer.
• Top with chocolate sprinkles. Cover; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

LAYERED MINT CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with 1 cup sweetened condensed milk; add vanilla. Spread half the mixture into wax-paper-lined 8- or 9-inch square pan; chill 10 minutes or until firm. Hold remaining chocolate mixture at room temperature.
• In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt white confectioners coating with remaining sweetened condensed milk (mixture will be thick). Add peppermint extract and food coloring (optional).
• Spread on chilled chocolate layer; chill 10 minutes longer or until firm.
• Spread reserved chocolate mixture on mint layer. Chill 2 hours or until firm. Turn onto cutting board; peel off paper and cut into squares. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

FUDGY MINT SQUARES

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt 8 tablespoons butter and unsweetened chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a small bowl, beat 2 eggs, sugar and vanilla. Beat in chocolate mixture until blended. Gradually stir in flour. , Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until top is set. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining butter until fluffy. Add cornstarch; beat until smooth. Gradually beat in milk and remaining egg. Beat in extract and food coloring if desired. , Pour over crust. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack., In a small heavy saucepan, combine chocolate chips and cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until chips are melted. Cool for 30 minutes or until lukewarm, stirring occasionally. Pour over cream cheese layer. Chill for 2 hours or until set before cutting.

MINTY FUDGE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325° F and grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
• In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
• In medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter and water; bring JUST TO A BOIL then remove from heat.
• Add mint-chocolate chips and vanilla extract; stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
• Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly (so you don't cook the eggs).
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Stir in flour mixture gently (be sure not to overmix).
• Stir in nuts, if using.
• Spread into prepared pan.
• Bake for 28-32 minutes.
• Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

MINT OREO FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8-in. square baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil with 2 tablespoons butter. In a metal bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate and remaining 4 tablespoons butter; stir until smooth. Add milk, crushed candy canes and extract; stir until blended., Pour half the chocolate mixture into prepared pan. Arrange cookies over chocolate, cutting to fit as needed. Stir marshmallows into remaining chocolate mixture; spread over cookies. If desired, top with additional crushed candy canes. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE MINT OREO FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 9 x 9 inch baking pan with foil. Lightly spray with non stick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl add the white chips, marshmallow creme, food coloring, and mint extract. Set bowl aside.
• Chop the Oreo cookies just until coarsely chopped. Set aside 3/4 cup of the chopped cookies in a smaller bowl to sprinkle on the finished fudge.
• In a saucepan add the butter, sugar, and whipping cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Continue to cook and stir constantly for 5 more minutes after it comes to a boil.
• Pour this hot butter mixture into the bowl with the white chips and marshmallow creme. Combine well with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Be sure all of the chips are melted.
• Fold in the bigger bowl of chopped Oreos.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spread evenly in the pan.
• Add the smaller bowl of chopped Oreos and sprinkle over the top of the fudge. Press in gently.
• Let cool for about 2 hours. Place in fridge if you want it to set up quicker.
• After it has set up, lift the fudge out of the pan by grasping the foil edges.
• Remove foil and slice fudge and serve.