Hot Chocolate Fudge

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup hot chocolate mix (4 packages)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 4 cups marshmallows, divided
  • 1/2 cup Peppermint candy canes or crushed peppermints to garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Line an 8×8” pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips, butter, sweetened condensed milk, and hot chocolate mix.
  3. Microwave for 1 minute at a time until the ingredients are melted and smooth, stirring between each interval, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add vanilla and stir until completely combined. Add 2 cups of marshmallows and stir in. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir.
  5. Pour the fudge into the prepared pan and press the remaining marshmallows into the top of the fudge.
  6. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  7. Cut the fudge into squares.
  8. Heat the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments until melted and smooth.
  9. Drizzle melted chocolate over the fudge and sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Let it cool completely.

DONNA’S NOTES:

  • Double boiler method: Combine 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips, butter, sweetened condensed milk, and hot chocolate mix. Stir continuously over medium heat until melted and smooth. Continue with the recipe as written.
  • You can transfer the chocolate drizzle to a zippered bag and cut the tip off for an easier way to drizzle on the fudge.
  • You can use 1/2 cup of your favorite cocoa mix in this recipe.

NUTRITION:

  • Serving: 1
  • Calories: 387 cal
  • Carbohydrates: 57g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 19mg
  • Sodium: 101mg
  • Sugar: 46g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Calcium: 89mg
  • Iron: 2mg

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