Slow Cooker Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

Make things easier this holiday by using a slow cooker to make delicious Chocolate Peppermint Fudge!

Easy recipes are my favorite, especially around the holidays! This Slow Cooker Chocolate Peppermint Fudge couldn't be easier, and only needs 3 ingredients. For this fudge, you don't need a candy thermometer or any real candy making skills. It's pretty much just melt, stir, spread, and cool! The Chocolate Peppermint Fudge is decadent, perfectly sweet, and so, so pretty. It also makes a great gift for friends and neighbors!

To make this fudge, you only need 3 ingredients: chocolate chips, condensed milk, and peppermint extract! Easy enough, right? I also like to top it with white chocolate and crushed peppermint candies for extra crunch and peppermint flavor. 

You can do cook the fudge using the microwave or double boiler, but using the slow cooker is just easier less likely to mess up. I also like having the fudge in the slow cooker because I'm usually making all of the Christmas treats at once, so the other cooking methods are already being used for other recipes.

Turn the slow cooker on to low, and pour the fudge ingredients into the bowl. Put the lid on, and check in every now and then to stir the ingredients until completely combined and melted.

Immediately pour the melted fudge mixture into an 8x8 baking pan lined with with parchment paper. This will make it easier to remove the fudge for serving later. Press the mixture down well, and smooth the top with your hands or a spatula. 

Allow the fudge to cool completely on the countertop or in the refrigerator. Melt some white chocolate and crush some peppermint candies or candy canes. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the fudge, and sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy on top.

Let the white chocolate cool, and then you can remove the fudge from the pan and cut it into pieces for serving or gift wrapping.

Slow Cooker Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

Servings: 36

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 1 Hour

Chill Time: 2 Hours

Ingredients:

• 24 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• ½ cup crushed peppermint candies

Directions:

1. Line an 8x8 baking pan with with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips, peppermint extract, and sweetened condensed milk into the slow cooker and stir to combine. 
3. Cook the ingredients on low for one hour, stirring frequently.
4. Once completely melted, pour the fudge mixture into the lined pan.
5. Smooth top of the fudge and refrigerate for one hour or allow to cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
6. Once cooled, melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl on low, stirring every 30 seconds until completely melted and smooth.
7. Drizzle the white chocolate over the fudge and top immediately with crushed peppermints.
8. Allow the white chocolate to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.

Tips: 

• Storage: Store Chocolate Peppermint Fudge in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks.
• Variations: You can omit the peppermint extract and peppermint candy topping and use other extracts/flavors.
  • Use all white chocolate, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate instead.
  • Add different toppings to the fudge; like sprinkles, toffee, pretzels, nuts, or other candies!

This Slow Cooker Chocolate Peppermint Fudge is so easy to make that you can whip up a pan anytime to enjoy while watching Christmas movies and to share with neighbors and holiday parties! Not only is it a fun and simple recipe for kids to help with, but it's so delicious!! If you decide to give this recipe a try, I'd love to hear all about it! Please share your creations on Instagram, Facebook, or leave a comment/photo on the project pin on Pinterest!

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