andes mint fudge

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Prescott, AZ
Updated on May 29, 2014

I have a lot of boxes of Andes mints and have been looking for some recipes to use them up. This fudge was perfect! It was creamy, minty, and super sweet. What a treat!

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prep time 3 Hr 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield Makes 16 Pieces

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk, divided
  • 1 1/2 cloves white chocolate baking chips
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 - drops green food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon shortening
  • 1/2 cup or more chopped andes mints

How To Make andes mint fudge

  • Step 1
    Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Step 2
    Spray paper with non-stick spray and set aside.
  • Step 3
    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips with 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 4
    Spread melted chocolate mixture into pan and chill in freezer for 5-10 minutes.
  • Step 5
    In another saucepan, melt white baking chips and remaining condensed milk, stirring until completely smooth.
  • Step 6
    Remove from the heat and add peppermint extract and food coloring.
  • Step 7
    Spread mint layer over chilled chocolate layer.
  • Step 8
    Chill in freezer for 5-10 minutes as you make the final layer.
  • Step 9
    Melt remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips with 1 teaspoons shortening in the microwave in 30 second increments.
  • Step 10
    Stir until completely smooth.
  • Step 11
    Spread over chilled mint layer.
  • Step 12
    Top with chopped Andes mints.
  • Step 13
    Refrigerate at least 3 hours or until fudge is completely set.

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