WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT FUDGE

White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge image

I make many batches of this minty fudge to give as Christmas gifts. It's not too sweet, so it appeals to lots of palates. -Sue Schindler, Barnesville, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup butter, softened, divided
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
12 squares (1 ounce each) white baking chocolate, chopped
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow cream
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Steps:

Line a 9-in. square pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, sour cream and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a rapid boil; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage), about 5 minutes., Remove from the heat; stir in white chocolate and marshmallow creme until melted. Fold in peppermint candy and extract. Pour into prepared pan. Chill until firm. , Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.