Peppermint Fudge

I’m making my holiday treats for my family and friends this week. I’m also using the opportunity to blog some of the recipes to share with you. I don’t know why I haven’t shared this recipe sooner. It’s the perfect way to use up all those extra candy canes you bought. Or am I the only one that does that? Shhh. Don’t tell me. I don’t want you to confirm my all things Christmas hoarding habits.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 2/3 cups sugar
• 2/3 cup (5 ounce can) evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
•  1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies (I used candy canes)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Line an 8 inch square baking pan with foil.
2. Combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt in medium , heavy duty saucepan. Over medium heat, bring ingredients to full rolling boil. Stirring constantly, boil for 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in marshmallows, chocolate chips, vanilla extract and peppermint extract. Stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows are melted.
4. Pour into prepared baking pan. Let cool for 1 minute before topping with crushed peppermint.
5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. (Overnight is best.) Lift from pan, remove foil. Cut into 48 pieces.