Festive Candy Cane Fudge That Melts in Your Mouth

Make creamy, pepperminty candy cane fudge for the holidays! With its festive crunch and smooth texture, this easy fudge is perfect for gifting, parties, or Christmas dessert trays.

I’m going to be honest – I’m not the biggest fan of candy canes by themselves.

However, I will make an exception when candy canes are put in things.

Things like this easy fudge! Let me tell you everything about this candy cane fudge recipe.

First of all, I already said it was easy – and I truly mean that. “Easy” means you are mixing a few ingredients and no baking (just a little microwaving). Second, the base is perfect for customizing.

With the white chocolate chips and condensed milk . . . you just need to add something else on top to make it your own (think Oreos, Fruity Pebbles, dried fruit, etc). And third – it’s just tasty. Try it . . . you’ll see.

Ingredients

• 3 cups white chocolate chips
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 3 – 4 candy canes
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Tips and Thoughts on This Recipe

• Instead of foil, you can also use parchment paper to line the pan. Place two pieces in the pan, like a cross, so you can easily remove the fudge.
• You can use vanilla baking chips in place of the white chocolate. Technically you can use regular chocolate chips too, if you like!
• Everyone’s peppermint tolerance is a bit different. I personally like a bit more subtle mint. If you’d like to cut the peppermint extract in half or even omit, you can do that.
• I used a meat tenderizer to break up my candy canes. You can also put the canes in a plastic bag and roll them with a rolling pin or crush with a glass. Another option is a hammer (put a dish towel over the top).
• Crush the candy canes to the consistency you prefer. I like to leave a few big pieces and then crush other pieces into a powder.
• To serve, you can lift the entire block of fudge out of the dish by using the foil or the parchment sides. Peel back the sides and cut into squares.

You know what this fudge recipe is great for? Cookie exchanges! People always like the guy or gal who brings a little something different, and it’s perfect for Christmas gifting.

Get the printable fudge recipe below. And once you make it, let me know what you think in the comments!

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If you are looking for additional holiday fudge recipes or desserts, check out these other posts:

Christmas Crack • Gingerbread Bundt Cake • Gingerbread Cupcakes • Gingerbread Muffins • Grinch Cookies • Grinch Cupcakes • Hot Cocoa Cupcakes • Oreo Balls • Peppermint Ice Cream • Peppermint Martini • Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge • Reindeer Chow • Santa Cookies • Tree Brownies • Tree Cupcakes • Wreath Cupcakes • Whoopie Pies