GRANDDAD'S PEPPERMINT FUDGE

Granddad's Peppermint Fudge image

A peppermint take on a classic family fudge.

Provided by Ali Le Roy

Time 2h35m

Yield 117

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 ½ (12 ounce) bags semisweet chocolate chips
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 cup margarine
4 ½ cups white sugar
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Steps:

Put chocolate chips and marshmallow creme in a large mixing bowl with margarine.
Combine sugar and evaporated milk in a large pot over medium-low heat. Stir constantly and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low. Continue to stir gently, making sure you do not scrape the edge of the pot. Use a candy thermometer to keep an eye on the temperature, and heat mixture to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C), 7 to 10 minutes. A small amount of syrup dropped into cold water should form a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
Pour hot sugar mixture over the ingredients in the mixing bowl; stir until combined. Stir in vanilla and peppermint extract until well combined.
Line a 9x13-inch rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper. Pour in fudge mixture and cool in the refrigerator until completely set, about 2 hours.
Remove fudge from the refrigerator. Run a sharp knife under hot water and cut fudge into 1-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 22.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g