Dirty Dishes: Candy Cane Fudge

I’ve made this recipe for family and friends and it’s a hit all over. So easy and great to put in a tin and give as a gift.

3-4 regular size candy canes

2/3 cup evaporated milk

1 1/2 cup sugar

1 1/2 cup chocolate chips

15 large marshmallows (1 large = 10 mini)

1 tsp vanilla

2 tbsp unsalted butter

Crush candy canes in a ziplock bag with a rolling pin. Line an 8 inch square pan with tin foil.

In a large saucepan, medium heat, stir milk and sugar until dissolved. Bring to a gentlel boil; be careful because the mixture will bubble up high.

Reduce heat to low and vigorously stir in chocolate chips and marshmallows until evenly mixed and melted.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and butter. Add 1/3 of the crushed candy canes. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining candy cane over top.

Refrigerate until set and firm, about 4 hours or overnight. Cut into squares.

Makes 16 large or 32 small squares.

1 large square = 218 calories, 2g protein, 6g fat, 41g carbs, 0g guilt if you run 5km

Enjoy!

 

Original recipe found in Today’s Parent (November 2010)