Chocolate Mint Fudge is a layered dessert that combines creamy, smooth milk chocolate with refreshing peppermint in every bite. It takes only 10 minutes to make using 2 types of chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and a microwave.
This homemade candy is a creamy sweet confection that’s perfect for those times when you crave a mint-chocolate combination.
How To Make Layered Mint Chocolate Fudge
Our Layered Mint Chocolate Fudge recipe is quick and easy to prepare simply by melting chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in the microwave and pouring the chocolate mixture into a pan.
The chocolate base is then covered in a layer of green-colored, mint-flavored fudge using the same simple steps, then topped with gold confetti sprinkles and sanding sugar, and chilled until set.
With its smooth and creamy consistency, this fuss-free, foolproof layered fudge is just as delicious as any long-cooked candy, but this microwave mint fudge is even better (and faster) because there’s no heavy saucepan or fancy equipment needed.
This easy chocolate mint fudge is fun and perfectly festive for Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day dessert – it’s the best mint chocolate fudge recipe when you lack the time to bake a treat but need to bring something sweet to a potluck, party, or holiday gathering.
Why We Love Layered Chocolate Mint Fudge
- Quick and easy to make in 10 minutes.
- Uses only 4 base ingredients.
- Better than anything made in a fudge factory and less expensive than store-bought old-fashioned fudge.
- No cooking on the stovetop or candy thermometer needed.
- Homemade fudge is ideal for holiday gifting or placing on party platters and trays of sweet treats.
- Delicious no-bake dessert that can be enjoyed year-round or dressed up for the holidays.
Chocolate Mint Fudge Ingredients
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Vanilla extract
- Mint chocolate chips: I used Guittard brand but feel free to use your favorite.
- Green gel food coloring (optional)
- Gold confetti sprinkles
- Gold sanding sugar
Substitutions and Additions
- Choose Your Chocolate Chips: Substitute milk chocolate chips for the semi-sweet chips. If you can’t find mint chocolate chips, use white chocolate chips and add 1 teaspoon of mint extract and a few drops of green food coloring.
- Make It More Minty: You can add a few drops of peppermint extract to the chocolate mixture to make your fudge even more minty. Or top your treat with some chopped Andes mints, mint cookie pieces, or crushed peppermint candy.
- Fun Fudge Ideas: Check out my other fun fudge recipes, from Cookie Dough Fudge, to Chocolate Fudge, Christmas Sugar Cookie Fudge, Rocky Road Fudge, Peanut Butter Fudge, and so many more!
Recommended Tools
- 8×8-inch pan
- Parchment paper
- Glass bowls
- Metal spoon
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Jump to RecipeHow to Make Chocolate Mint Fudge
- Make The Chocolate Mixture: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in the microwave for 1 minute, stir, and continue microwaving in 10 second intervals until completely melted (mixture will be thick). Stir in the vanilla.
- Pour In The Pan: Pour the chocolate fudge into the pan and spread evenly.
Pro Tip: Use a pressing motion with the back of a metal spoon if it’s too thick to spread. - Make The Mint Mixture: Melt the mint chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in the microwave for 1 minute, stir, and continue microwaving in 10 second intervals until completely melted.
Pro Tip: If you’d like the green from the mint chocolate chips to be a little darker, you can add a few drops of green food coloring. - Layer: Pour the mint mixture over the chocolate layer, spread evenly, and decorate with gold confetti sprinkles and sanding sugar.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until set.
- Slice and Serve: Cut into 16 squares and serve.
Tips For Making The Best Chocolate Mint Fudge
- If you’d like the fudge to be a little bit thinner, a 9×9-inch pan can be used instead.
- Spread the chocolate fudge and mint mixtures while still warm. The cooler the mixtures get, the more difficult they will be to spread.
- Heat just until the chocolate is melted, do not overheat.
- Don’t refrigerate for longer than about 2 hours, otherwise it will be difficult to cut through.
- Be sure to use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk. The fudge will not set if evaporated milk is used.
How to Store Chocolate Mint Fudge
- To Store: Store your fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It can also be left out at room temperature for up to 1 week, which is recommended. Refrigerating the fudge can make it last longer, but can also dry it out.
- To Freeze: You can freeze the butterscotch fudge for up to 3 months. Allow the fudge to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
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Chocolate Mint Fudge
Serves — 16
Chocolate Mint Fudge recipe makes the most delicious, melt-in-your-mouth homemade candy in 10 minutes. Just 4 ingredients, a microwave, and no thermometer needed.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1½ cups sweetened condensed milk divided
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups mint chocolate chips I used Guittard
- A few drops of green gel food coloring optional
- Gold confetti sprinkles
- Gold sanding sugar
Instructions
- Butter an 8×8-inch pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large glass bowl, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk; stir.
- Microwave for 1 minute; stir. Continue microwaving in 10 second intervals, stirring each time, until the chips are completely melted (mixture will be thick). Stir in the vanilla and mix well.
- Pour the chocolate fudge into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Use a pressing motion with the back of a metal spoon if it’s too thick to spread.
- Mix the remaining ½ cup of sweetened condensed milk with the mint chocolate chips in a medium glass bowl. Microwave 1 minute; stir. Microwave in 10 second intervals, stirring well. Heat until all chips are melted. If you’d like the green from the mint chocolate chips to be a little darker, add a few drops of green food coloring and stir well.
- Pour the mint mixture over the chocolate layer; spread evenly. Once again, it’s best to use the pressing motion with the back of a metal spoon (spray a bit of cooking spray on the spoon if it’s sticking).
- Decorate with gold confetti sprinkles and sanding sugar.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until set. Cut into 16 squares and serve.
Jenn’s Notes
Storage:
- To Store: Store your fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It can also be left out at room temperature for up to 1 week, which is recommended. Refrigerating the fudge can make it last longer, but can also dry it out.
- To Freeze: You can freeze the butterscotch fudge for up to 3 months. Allow the fudge to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. out.
- If you’d like the fudge to be a little bit thinner, a 9×9-inch pan can be used instead.
- Spread the chocolate fudge and mint mixtures while still warm. The cooler the mixtures get, the more difficult they will be to spread.
- Heat just until the chocolate is melted, do not overheat.
- Don’t refrigerate for longer than about 2 hours, otherwise it will be difficult to cut through.
- Be sure to use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk. The fudge will not set if evaporated milk is used.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 273IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2mg
This sounds simply amazing ….I love mint and chocolate…I will be sure to try thus one real soon!!!