Mint Chocolate Chip Fudge-same great taste you love as ice cream in a creamy melt in your mouth fudge!
One of the easiest candies to make is fudge. There are several recipes out there but basically there are 2 camps. Fudge made with marshmallow fluff and fudge made with sweetened condensed milk. They are both equally good recipes.
I usually go with the sweetened condensed milk. Mainly because as much as I love the marshmallow fluff version, the sweetened condensed milk is faster and easier. No candy thermometer, no standing over the stove. Melt some chocolate chips, decide on a flavor, press into your pan and a few hours later you are eating your fudge!
This time of year, my freezer space is at a premium. I’m baking ahead for the holidays. There might be a turkey in there. I pick up meats when there’s a good sale and stock up. And did I mention the 170 pounds of unshelled pecans I bought last week? My girls have done awesome cleaning them and getting them bagged up. I won’t have 170 pounds of shelled pecans when they’re done but I’ll still have a ton of pecans. So far, I’ve frozen 10 gallon bags worth. And they’re not done yet.
So I need to make room. It’s amazing what you find in the back of the freezer when you have to clean it out. We might have had a smorgasbord of appetizers that night for dinner. Pizza rolls, hot pockets, taquitos, french fries. All those almost empty bags and boxes. No one complained.
Then there was the ice cream. Yes, I found 4 almost empty half gallon containers. All different flavors. When the weather cools off, you forget about the ice cream. Sadly there was none of my favorite, Mint Chocolate Chip. The kids suffered through eating up the ice cream too. (The sacrifices they make for me.) I got to craving my Mint Chocolate Chip. So I made it into a fudge.
And it’s amazing. And addicting. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
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Mint Chocolate Chip Fudge
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 2-3 teaspoons mint extract (not peppermint)
- green food coloring
- 3/4 cups mini chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 square pan with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, microwave white chocolate chips and butter on high for 1 minute. Let rest for 1 minute then check to see if melted. If needed microwave for another 30-45 seconds. Stir chocolate until all lumps are gone.
- Stir in sweetened condensed milk and mint extract. Add food coloring to desired color. Once completely incorporated, let cool for a few minutes then fold in 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips.
- Press fudge into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining mini chocolate chips on top and gently press into fudge.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to set before cutting into squares.
- Store in an airtight container.
, It’s usually available during the holidays. I get mine at Walmart.
Want more Fudge?
White Chocolate Fudge with Cranberries and Pistachios
Buckeye Fudge from Barefeet in the Kitchen
Key Lime Fudge from Recipegirl
Winter White Red Velvet Fudge from The Cafe Sucre Farine
Matt+Robinson says
I love fudge this time of year, and mint chip is my favorite ice cream, so this is awesome!
Julianne+@+Beyond+Frosting says
I am such a sucker for mint chocolate! I wouldn’t mind a few of these!
Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine says
Thanks so much for the link Joan. Your fudge looks fabulous. This would be a huge hit with my family too!
Paula says
I usually go w/ sweetened condensed milk as well although I just tried something new with fudge and according Hubs it’s a winner. This Mint fudge looks yummy, love the color!
Patricia+Ferguson says
Paula, will you share the difference you made that Hubby like better. Thank you!
Amanda says
This is fantastic, LOVE!!!
Amy says
Why is peppermint an absolute NO? Does it affect the recipe? Not taste right?
Joan Hayes says
If you use peppermint extract it will taste like peppermint and nothing like Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, there is a huge difference in the flavor. I just don’t want readers expecting one flavor then tasting another.
Mrs. Davis says
I just made this fudge according to the recipe and it tastes like toothpaste. 🙁 I’m so disappointed in this.
Debbie Dreyer says
I thought it tasted like gum. So did my co-workers. Wasn’t a big hit. I’ll try peppermint next time.
Tony O says
Agreed, tasted like gum. My consistency was not like fudge either. I let it cool for hours and never really set up, even put it in the freezer. 🙁
Dawn says
Hmmm…. how about peppermint extract and red food coloring??? Peppermint fudge!!
Joan Hayes says
Absolutely! And you could crush some candy canes and sprinkle them on top.
Kim says
So, do you use spearmint? Or is there a regular ‘mint’ flavoring (because if so, i can’t find it around me)
Lynn says
Can this be frozen? I am going to make it regardless, but it would be nice to freeze some:)
lisa says
Yes we often freeze our whole tray of fudge because its easier to cut (after you let it sit for a few of course) 🙂 food luck I just made this fudge tonight but I didn’t wait long enough to add the chocolate chips so they made a swril 🙂
Carol says
can you freeze fudge, how far ahead can you make it? Thank You
Joan Hayes says
Honestly, I’ve never frozen Fudge but on my next batch, I’ll throw a few pieces in the freezer and see how it does.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
oooooh-Michael LOVES mint choc chip ice cream (and I don’t think it’s too shabby either) so this fudge would go over like gangbusters at our house!
Luann says
I’m having trouble finding ‘mint’ extract. I can find peppermint…but not just plain mint. Any suggestions?
Joan Hayes says
This time of year I see it everywhere, I usually pick it up at Walmart, 3 bottles at a time.
Kim says
I have a question, I only know about peppermint extract.can you tell me a brand or what mint extract is made from?Thanx kim
Joan Hayes says
I use McCormick Mint Extract, also Watkins has a good one.
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
These look absolutely amazing Joan! Fudge is such a perfect holiday gift and mint chocolate is even a festive flavor!! I can’t wait to try! Pinned! 🙂
Mary says
What a fun recipe, Joan! I adore mint chip ice cream and this has my name all over it. Thanks for the link to my fudge as well!
Gin says
My other half is looking forward to this treat & is bugging me to make them now but I don’t have white chocolate chips or mint extract … Would mint chocolate chips work?
Joan Hayes says
They sure would!
Amy says
Can I use creme de menthe instead of the mint extract? I Have a lot of it and don’t know what to do with it…
Joan Hayes says
Yes you can, just be sure to warn your consumers that there is booze in it as your Creme de Menthe will be full strength in alcohol content.
Richard Muse says
Do you sell the finished product and ship?
Joan Hayes says
I’m sorry I don’t sell it.
ruth says
I know it will affect the colour, but how would just using regular chocolate chips affect the taste? I love mint chocolate but I hate white chocolate…
Joan Hayes says
Chocolate Mint Fudge will taste amazing!
Jessica says
Can you use semisweet chocolate chips instead of the white chocolate chips? I don’t keep white chocolate on hand.
Joan Hayes says
Yes you can but of course your fudge won’t be green and you’ll have a chocolate mint fudge, still delicious!
Josie says
Looks tasty! If I make them for holiday gifts, how long can they be kept outside the fridge? I’m from Australia and it’s really hot right now.
Joan Hayes says
Once the fudge is set, there’s no need to keep this in the fridge unless your home is very hot.