First, gather all the ingredients needed for the Peppermint Fudge recipe.
Next, prepare your double boiler. Fill a cooking pot with water up to one-third and bring it to a simmer. Turn the heat down low to maintain the simmer.
Place a large metal or glass bowl on top of the pot, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water.
Add your chocolate chips, butter, condensed milk, and vanilla extract to the bowl.
As the chocolate chips melt, continuously mix the ingredients using a silicone spatula. Continue until everything is melted and the fudge mixture attains a smooth consistency.
First, choose a baking sheet that will comfortably fit in your refrigerator. Lay down parchment paper over it, and then arrange your cookie cutters on top. Lightly mist the inside of these cookie cutters with cooking oil for easy fudge removal later on.
Begin to fill the cookie cutters with the fudge mixture, using the back of a teaspoon to push the mixture into all corners.
Sprinkle Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips atop the fudge. Use the back of a clean teaspoon to gently press the peppermint chips into the fudge.
Place the fudge in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or ideally, overnight.
Removing Peppermint Fudge from Cookie Cutters
After refrigeration, remove the baking sheet from the fridge.
Wearing disposable gloves, gently push the Peppermint Fudge out of the cookie cutters.
The fudge should slide out from the cookie cutter with a little pressure from your fingers.
Finally, serve the fudge on a serving tray for your Christmas party or individually package each piece into a clear plastic bag as gifts.
Storing FudgeThe best way to store fudge is to first wrap it securely in wax paper or transfer it to an airtight container. Then, label the date on the outside of the wrapping and keep it stored at room temperature for up to 2-3 weeks. To freeze uncut fudge: first, grab a freezer-safe Ziploc bag and label the date on the outside. Transfer the block of fudge to the bag and push out the extra air while sealing the bag closed. Store the fudge in the freezer for 2-3 months. Transfer the frozen fudge to the fridge to thaw for 2 days before cutting and serving.