Candy Cane Fudge Recipe

This creamy and rich Candy Cane Fudge is infused with peppermint flavor and is decorated with bits of crushed candy canes, which not only add a pop of color but also a delightful crunch.

It is an easy and fun recipe to make, whether for gifting to friends and family or for indulging in at home.

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For the past couple of months, there’s been a package of unopened candy canes sitting in my pantry from the holidays. I don’t want to throw them out, but haven’t the holidays passed?

Actually, my family believes anything mint is ALWAYS in season.

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And thankfully Emily Franceschini is saving the day as a guest blogger on Mommy Evolution with her fabulous Candy Cane Fudge recipe.

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Candy Cane Fudge Ingredients

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How to Make Candy Cane Fudge

Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment or foil and grease with butter. Using a large saucepan, combine the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk.

Stir until all of the white chocolate chips have completely melted. Then add the vanilla extract and stir in the crushed candy canes.

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Transfer fudge to the baking dish and allow it to cool to room temperature, approximately one hour. Sprinkle more crushed candy cane on top.

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Transfer to the refrigerator and allow to set-up for another 3-4 hours. The fudge is really easy to make! And look how delicious it came out. Just wrap up in pretty packages if you’re bringing them to a party!

Why Candy Cane on Christmas

The tradition of the candy cane as a Christmas treat has several stories and legends associated with it, and while the exact origin is not definitively known, a popular narrative ties it to Christian symbolism.

One story suggests that in the 17th century, a choirmaster in Germany handed out sugar sticks bent into the shape of a shepherd’s crook to children to keep them quiet during long Christmas services. The crook shape symbolized both a shepherd’s tool and the letter “J” for Jesus.

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Over time, the candy cane evolved into its iconic red-and-white stripes. The three wide stripes are said to represent the Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The red color is often associated with the blood of Christ.

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While these stories add a charming layer of tradition to the candy cane, it’s essential to note that the historical accuracy of these narratives might be challenging to verify. Nonetheless, the candy cane has become a beloved and iconic symbol of Christmas, finding its way into decorations, treats, and holiday traditions around the world.

More Candy Cane Recipes

Indulge in the sweet magic of the season with our delightful collection of Candy Cane Recipes. Beyond the traditional peppermint stick, these recipes elevate the iconic candy cane into a versatile ingredient, adding a festive twist to your holiday treats.

From decadent desserts to creative beverages, these recipes offer a symphony of flavors and textures that capture the joy of the holidays.

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Candy Cane Fudge Recipe

Yield: 9
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Inactive Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Whether it's Christmastime or the dead of Winter, it's time to make some candy cane fudge!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups white chocolate chips (2 bags)
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and crushed candy canes.

Instructions

  1. Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment or foil and grease with butter.
  2. Using a large saucepan, combine the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk.
  3. Stir until all of the white chocolate chips have completely melted.
  4. Then add the vanilla extract and stir in the crushed candy canes.
  5. Transfer fudge to the baking dish and allow it to cool to room temperature, approximately one hour. Sprinkle more crushed candy cane on top.
  6. Transfer to the refrigerator and allow to set-up for another 3-4 hours.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 374Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 61mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 0gSugar: 44gProtein: 4g

Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.

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21 Comments

  1. OOoh. I can’t resist anything with candy canes this time of year.

  2. I’m definitely going to try this with our candy canes this year. Looks delicious!

  3. Suzanne Holt says:

    This has to be one of the simplest fudge recipes ever. Plus this dessert looks so pretty on the plate. Thanks for sharing this one!

  4. Beautiful and simple fudge. Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday. Hope to see you again this week.

  5. Featured and pinned! Hope you are enjoying the Christmas season. Your friend, Linda @Crafts a la mode

  6. This looks wonderful. A couple of questions:
    1. do you stir some of the candy cane pieces into the fudge mixture or are they all on top?
    2. when do you add the vanilla?

    1. Ack! Somehow one of my steps didn’t make it into the post. I’ve updated it. But you add the vanilla and candy canes AFTER you’ve melted the chocolate chips.

  7. that looks so yummy, should try it soon. thx for sharing. visiting from DIY by design

  8. This is one of those things I’ve always wanted to make but haven’t got round to! Love the sound of this recipe!

  9. Your Candy Cane Fudge looks delicious! Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
    Merry Christmas
    Miz Helen

  10. I have never had much luck making fudge, but I think I’ll give this a try. My kids love peppermint anything and I know they’d love this!

  11. Donna @ Modern on Monticello says:

    I agree with your friend, any time is good for mint! I pinned this to try when I am ever brave enough to make fudge again. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty. Starting this week the party will be at a new site Hope to see you there.

  12. I love fudge so much! This one really does sound easy to make. I usually do chocolate, so this will be a fun new recipe to try.

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