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Easiest Candy Cane Fudge Recipe

By Lori Felix, Last updated on January 11, 2025
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This Candy Cane Fudge Recipe brings me back to my childhood memories. Who knew that fudge is so easy to make! You can also make extra to give to friends. 

Easiest Candy Cane Fudge Recipe

This simple chocolate fudge is creamy and delicious! You’ll love the rich chocolate with the peppermint of the candy cane topping. 

You are not going to believe how simple it is to make this!

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Ingredients for Candy Cane Fudge

  • 16 oz chocolate frosting – store-bought works great
  • 2 cups mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp real butter
  • Candy Cane Candy, melted

Supplies Used

  • parchment paper
  • 1 plastic piping bag

How To Make Candy Cane Fudge

#1. Combine the chocolate frosting, chocolate chips, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl.

Combining all ingredients for Candy Cane Fudge

#2. Heat for 30 seconds in the microwave. Stir and heat for an additional 20 seconds or until the mixture is completely smooth.

#3. Let the mixture cool for several minutes.

Chocolate fudge

#4. Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, begin rolling it into balls approximately 1″ in size. Place the ball onto a sheet of parchment paper and flatten it slightly. Use your fingertips to square the sides as well.

Molded chocolate fudge

#5. Let the fudge squares cool completely before adding the Candy Cane Topping.

#6. When the fudge is firm, fill your piping bag with candy melt. Heat in the microwave for 25 seconds. Squeeze the piping bag to mix the candy melt. Return to the microwave for an additional 25-30 seconds or until the candy has completely melted.

#7. Snip the end off the piping bag and carefully drizzle the candy melt over each fudge square.

#8. Allow the candy to melt and become hard before transferring it from the parchment paper to a serving dish. Enjoy!

Candy Cane Fudge Squares

Other Dessert Recipes To Try

If you’ve enjoyed these Candy Cane Fudge, I highly recommend trying these other desserts:

  • Apple Tarte Tatin
  • Blueberry Maple Crisp
  • Cinnamon Apple Crisp
  • Cherry Pecan Ice Cream
  • Cherry Almond Clafoutis
  • Cinnamon Apple Blondies
  • Lemon Strawberry Shortcake

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Easiest Candy Cane Fudge Recipe

Candy Cane Fudge Recipe

Lori
This simple chocolate fudge is creamy and delicious! You’ll love the rich chocolate with the peppermint of the candy cane topping.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz chocolate frosting (store bought works great)
  • 2 cups mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp real butter
  • Candy Cane Candy Melt
  • parchment paper
  • 1 plastic piping bag

Instructions
 

  • Combine the chocolate frosting, chocolate chips, and butter in a microwave safe bowl.
  • Heat for 30 seconds in the microwave. Stir and heat for an additional 20 seconds or until the mixture is completely smooth.
  • Let the mixture cool for several minutes.
  • Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, begin rolling it into balls approximately 1″ in size. Place the ball onto a sheet of parchment paper and flatten slightly. Use your fingertips to square the sides as well.
  • Let the fudge squares cool completely before adding the Candy Cane Topping.
  • When the fudge is firm fill your piping bag with candy melt. Heat in the microwave for 25 seconds. Squeeze the piping bag to mix the candy melt. Return to the microwave for an additional 25-30 seconds or until the candy completely melted.
  • Snip the end off of the piping bag and carefully drizzle the candy melt over each fudge square.
  • Allow the candy melt to become hard before transferring from the parchment paper to a serving dish. Enjoy!
Keyword snack

 

Candy Cane Fudge Squares

Candy Cane Fudge Recipe

Lori
This simple chocolate fudge is creamy and delicious! You'll love the rich chocolate with the peppermint of the candy cane topping.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz chocolate frosting – store bought works great
  • 2 cups mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp real butter
  • Candy Cane Candy Melt
  • parchment paper
  • 1 plastic piping bag

Instructions
 

  • Combine the chocolate frosting, chocolate chips, and butter in a microwave safe bowl.
  • Heat for 30 seconds in the microwave. Stir and heat for an additional 20 seconds or until the mixture is completely smooth.
  • Let the mixture cool for several minutes.
  • Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, begin rolling it into balls approximately 1″ in size. Place the ball onto a sheet of parchment paper and flatten slightly. Use your finger tips to square the sides as well.
  • Let the fudge squares cool completely before adding the Candy Cane Topping.
  • When the fudge is firm fill your piping bag with candy melt. Heat in the microwave for 25 seconds. Squeeze the piping bag to mix the candy melt. Return to the microwave for an additional 25-30 seconds or until the candy completely melted.
  • Snip the end off of the piping bag and carefully drizzle the candy melt over each fudge square.
  • Allow the candy melt to become hard before transferring from the parchment paper to a serving dish.
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