Easy Peppermint Bark Fudge Bites: Best 5-Minute Holiday Dessert
These easy peppermint bark fudge bites come together in just 5 minutes with only four ingredients. No baking, no fuss—just creamy, rich fudge with crunchy candy cane bits, perfect for holiday gifting or late-night snacking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 12 oz (about 2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (plus more for topping)
- Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Crush the candy canes: Place 6-8 candy canes in a ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin until you have a mix of fine powder and small chunks. Set aside about 2 tablespoons for topping.
- Melt the chocolate and condensed milk: Pour the chocolate chips and entire can of sweetened condensed milk into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring well after each, until smooth and glossy (about 2 minutes total).
- Add the peppermint extract: Stir in 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract. Taste and add more if desired.
- Fold in the crushed candy canes: Add the crushed candy canes (reserving 2 tablespoons for topping) and fold gently until just combined.
- Fill the mold: Spoon the fudge mixture into a silicone mini muffin mold (or mini muffin tin with paper liners), filling each cavity almost to the top.
- Top with remaining candy canes: Sprinkle the reserved crushed candy canes over the tops and press in gently.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Pop them out: Gently push each fudge bite out of the silicone mold. Serve cold or at cool room temperature.
Notes
Don’t overheat the chocolate—microwave in short bursts and stir. Use room temperature condensed milk to prevent seizing. Crush candy canes fresh for best texture. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. For dairy-free, use dairy-free chocolate chips and coconut sweetened condensed milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fudge bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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