Peppermint Fudge
An Oreo cookie crust, creamy center and crunchy cane cane topping make this Peppermint Fudge irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Cookie Crust Layer
- 28 Oreo Cookies
- 5 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
Fudge Layer
- 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
- 14 ounces sweetened condesned milk
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extact
- red food coloring (optional)
- toppings - Christmas sprinkles, crushed candy canes or Andes Peppermint Baking Chips
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper. Spray with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Prepare the crust. Place the cookies in a food processor and process to a nice crumb. Add the butter and process for an additional 5-10 second. Pour the cookie crust into the pan and press out evenly.
- To make the fudge: Place the butter, marshmallows, and sweetened condensed milk into a medium saucepan. Cook on medium low, stirring continuously, until marshmallows are melted and combined. Watch carefully so it doesn’t burn.
- Remove from heat, and stir in white chocolate chips. Add the peppermint, and combine.
- Pour half of the fudge over the crust, and smooth out.
- To the remaining fudge mixture, add red food coloring a few drops at a time and stir until you have the color you want. Pour over the white layer and smooth out.
- Sprinkle immediately with sprinkles, or candy canes.
- Place in the refrigerator until set, approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour. Remove and cut into 1 inch pieces.
Notes
Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 71mgPotassium: 152mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 114IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 0.1mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.