Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

Another fudge I made for Thanksgiving. The recipe said to use 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract, but I used about 1 teaspoon, and the mint was perfect. So, I changed the recipe (pasted below) to our liking. Also, I only had Mint extract, so I used that instead of Peppermint.

I got the original recipe from - http://www.grouprecipes.com/112146/peppermint-fudge.html.

Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

• 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2 Tbs. margarine
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1 ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract (optional)
• 1 tsp. peppermint extract
• ¼ cup crushed hard peppermint candy (optional)

• Line a 8-inch square baking pan with foil.
• In a medium saucepan combine sugar, milk, margarine, and salt. Bring to a full boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes (until soft ball stage). Remove from heat. Stir in marshmallows, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows are melted. Pour into prepared baking pan; cool for 1 minute. Top with the crushed peppermint candy, pressing in slightly. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Lift from pan; remove foil. Cut into 48 pieces.

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