Who doesn’t like fudge, especially at Christmas time? Candy Cane Fudge is not only fudgy but also minty and perfect for the holidays. Add this fudge to holiday gift baskets and keep some on hand to serve at a get-together.
Originally published in December 2020. Updated in November 2025.
One bowl! That is all it takes to make this fudge. And it is done in the microwave. It is so easy to make; our daughter has been making it herself since she was 10 years old.
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Ingredients For Candy Cane Fudge
There are also only four ingredients in this recipe:
- Sweetened condensed milk.
- Chocolate baking squares.
- Peppermint extract.
- Candy canes.
Variations
White or milk chocolate can be used in place of dark chocolate.
Dark chocolate chips can be used in place of chocolate baking squares.
If you don’t have peppermint extract, vanilla extract can be substituted. We have also used peppermint schnapps in place of the extract.
Candy canes can be crushed in a blender or food processor. You can also find candy canes already crushed in some bulk food stores, like Bulk Barn. We use any broken candy canes that don’t make it to the Christmas tree.
Makes a Great Gift
This fudge makes a great gift when packaged in a small Christmas tin wrapped in decorated parchment paper.
The squares can also be wrapped individually to add to Christmas baskets or cookie exchanges.
Serving Candy Cane Fudge
Cut fudge into 1-inch squares and serve with other flavours of fudge, such as our Three-Ingredient Fudge.
It is also great to drop in hot chocolate and let it melt to add a fudgy, minty flavour to plain hot chocolate.
Storing Fudge
There are three ways to store this fudge.
Store the fudge at room temperature for up to a week in an air-tight container or tin.
Keep the fudge in the fridge in a container for up to two weeks.
Freeze the fudge in a container for up to two months. Let it thaw at room temperature for an hour or in the fridge overnight before serving.
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Easy Candy Cane Fudge
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 package dark chocolate baking squares, chopped (8 squares)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Line an 8" x 8" pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place chocolate and sweetened condensed milk in a medium sized microwave safe bowl.
- Heat in microwave until chocolate is melted, about 3 minutes, stirring every 30-45 seconds.
- Stir in extract.
- Pour chocolate into prepared pan.
- Sprinkle crushed candy cane over the top of chocolate mixture.
- Using the tip of a knife, swirl the top of the fudge to mix in the candy cane.
- Cover and refrigerate until completely cooled, about 3 hours.
- Cut into squares and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
