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Hot Chocolate Fudge

Square of hot chocolate fudge topped with mini marshmallows, crushed candy canes and chocolate drizzle, held up in front of more fudge and red Christmas ornaments.

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Rich, creamy hot chocolate fudge topped with mini marshmallows, crushed candy canes and a chocolate drizzle. No candy thermometer needed!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups (510 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (14 oz / 396 g) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 packets hot cocoa mix (about ⅓ cup)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups halal or vegan mini marshmallows, divided
  • 4 candy canes, crushed
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips, melted

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt chocolate chips, condensed milk, cocoa mix and butter over low heat, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
  3. Cool 2 minutes, then fold in ½ cup marshmallows.
  4. Spread in the pan and press remaining marshmallows and crushed candy canes on top.
  5. Drizzle with melted dark chocolate and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
  6. Lift out and cut into squares with a sharp knife.

Notes

  • Use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk, or the fudge won’t set.
  • Choose halal (beef gelatin) or vegan marshmallows.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.