This easy Chocolate Chip Candy Cane Fudge is loaded with candy chunks and mini chocolate chips. This is an easy treat to add to your holiday treat trays.
I know by now everyone has heard about the horrific tragedy that took place in CT on Friday. My heart has been breaking as I pulled my kiddos a little bit closer to my side this weekend. I found myself noticing the little things that I normally take for granted. A few more hugs and “I love you’s” were given as we spent the weekend together! To lose a child in such a way is beyond my comprehension. We can’t even imagine the pain and agony the parents and families are feeling right now. My hope and prayer is that they will know that there are so many other families and communities lifting them up in prayer right now.
We did talk about it with out kids and explained some of what happened, so we could pray together as a family for the community in Newtown. Their eyes were wide with concern as they struggled to understand why someone would do such a thing. There is nothing we can do physically to prevent these things from happening, but we can hold tight to the fact that we are loved by an almighty Father in Heaven who loves us and has a plan, even when we can’t comprehend how something like this fits into that plan. Life on earth is fragile and fleeting. Take time each day to enjoy your families, to find joy in the midst of trials, and to love a little bit more. I know I will!!!
This holiday season we have been trying a new holiday tradition. We wanted to do more things as a family, and in light of the recent events, I believe it is a tradition that we will be doing again. We have 12 days of Christmas planned for our kids. They were excited when we told them about it…mainly because they thought it was 12 days of gifts for them.
BUT…it is so much more than just gifts.
We are also just doing things together or helping others. The first night we sat down and worked on Christmas cards. A little fact about me…I am a little OCD when it comes to things like that. I like things done a certain way, and I like that way to be perfect.
But I also have gotten behind in things this year and knew I could use the help. This year we did the cards as a family. Are the snowmen colored perfectly? Are the pieces cut just right? No, but do you know what??? I am actually ok with that. It was a fun night of just being together.
Another thing we are doing together is baking cookies and making chocolate cherry marshmallow fudge to send to our family. This fudge is so easy to make…and to eat!
My kids love to help me pour the ingredients in the pan.
Kids are also awesome candy cane crushers btw…and spoon cleaners! Wink, wink!
Chocolate Chip Candy Cane Fudge
Easy white chocolate chip fudge with candy cane jello and candy cane pieces...a very festive holiday fudge.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons butter
- pinch salt
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- pink food gel food color (if desired)
- 1 1/2 cup marshmallow cream
- 1 - 3.4 ounce box instant candy cane pudding
- 1/2 cups miniature chocolate chips
- 1/4 cups crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 pan with foil.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine the white chips, butter, salt, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Add the pudding mix and stir another 1-2 minutes over low heat until creamy and dissolved.
- Stir in the marshmallow cream and candy canes and a small amount of gel food color. (if you don't add the food color, it will not be very pink.)
- Remove from heat and let cool 2-4 minutes.
- Stir in the chocolate chips very quickly. Pour into pan. Do not stir too much or the chocolate chips will melt completely. Some swirling is to be expected. Refrigerate until set.
Jen says
can you please tell me what i can use instead of the candy cane pudding to make the chocolate chip candy cane fudge i don’t think they make it anywhere well at least not where i live
Jocelyn says
You could use a white chocolate pudding mix, 1/4-1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, and then stir in candy cane bits with the chocolate chips. I hope that helps. I also emailed you these substitutions!
Sarah @ Alderberry Hill says
Thanks so much for linking to Make the Scene Monday @ Alderberry Hill. You are being featured later this evening!
Have a fantastic new year!
elvie says
that looks toooo delicious!!! i love candy canes!
Lucy says
Oh my yumminess….and what a great collection…love it ! pinning..xo
Amanda G. says
I so want to try but after looking at my local WallyWorld for the pudding mix i just have to ask where did you find the candy cane pudding mix?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I found the candy cane pudding at our local Meijer. I know it is a a seasonal pudding so I’m not sure how long the stores carry it. You could also use a vanilla pudding mix and a packet of Duncan Hines Peppermint Stick frosting creations. It is another seasonal item, so I don’t know how long that will be available either. My fingers are crossed you find one or both.
Holly Lefevre says
I have never made fudge- I want to try this! YUM!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Never made fudge? Oh girl, you need to try one of these pudding versions. Sooooo easy and fail proof. Well, as long as you add the right amount of ingredients:-)
Roxana says
Found you on Whatsits! So glad I did, all of your fudge recipes look so good!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Hi, Roxana. I am so happy to “meet” you too. I hope you enjoy reading my blog:-)
Stephanie Wilson says
These are a show-stopper!! Stunning display! Nice work!
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} says
We should be fudge friends! 🙂 I can see why you have an addiction to fudge too and your candy cane chocolate chip fudge sounds so awesome.
I’m guilty of not spending enough time with my children. The events of Newton, CT make you realise just how blessed we are. Such a tragic deeply unhappy time.
carolinaheartstrings says
Great post and the fudge looks fantastic. Come and visit us this week. We are having a wonderful giveaway from a very talented Southern author.
amy @ fearless homemaker says
My heart breaks for those families + those affected as well. Even now, as I’m watching the Today Show, the stories are enough to make me cry in a heartbeat. I’m so happy to hear about the wonderful traditions you have and are making with your family – it’s lovely to hear about happy, bright moments even as we struggle to comprehend tragedy. And your fudge looks amazing!
Tanya Schroeder says
Seems to me Jocelyn, that you have perfected fudge. You are my new go to person for fudge! I love the 12 days of Christmas idea! Especially since kids are so handy! They are so helpful when it comes to unwrapping candy for baked goods!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
My heart is heavy with grief, too. I haven’t stopped hugging my little one since I picked him up from school last Friday. I think he’s getting tired of my smooches by now, but I don’t care. 🙂
So, I love fudge and I love peppermint–perfect combination!!
Casey says
oh my gosh, I LOVE the combo of mint and chocolate. Perfect for the holiday season! All those fudge recipes look fabulous, as well!!
Brandy Miller says
My heart is aching as well. Our priest gave a beautiful sermon yesterday that really calmed my heart, but it is still heavy with sorrow. This weekend was our last weekend together as a family before my girls leave for Utah, so it was even more important than ever to enjoy one another’s company.
Cherry says
Visiting from Melt in Your Mouth Monday – this looks great, perfect for the holidays, and a variety from the other fudge recipes!
Fit Missy says
The recipes look amazing!
I feel the sadness too…there are no words to describe what the parents must be going through 🙁
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Oh my this looks good!!! You know how much I love fudge…I could use some of this 🙂
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection says
This fudge is so pretty! I love the swirls and pieces of candy cane that show through. While not much can fix our spirits or the lives of people who have been affected by last weeks tragedy, it’s good that it has reminded all of us to cherish the time we do have together and give lots of hugs!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
My thoughts as a mother are pretty much the same as yours. It’s just…so…incomprehensible and makes you want to hug your kids even tighter!
Fudge helps bring some smiles 🙂
Brooke says
This sounds so yummy! I’ve pinned it! Thanks for sharing and have a very Merry Christmas!
Tonia@thegunnysack says
I love the sound of your 12 days of Christmas! What a great tradition to start and the fudge looks sooo good!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
The fudge looks incredible, Jocelyn! And I am totally OCD about stuff, too. The placement of things has to be symmetrical, and blah blah. But spending time with your family and having the kiddos help–definitely makes up for the fact if a couple of stamps are crooked or something 🙂
Jocelyn says
I’m glad I’m not the only one that has to have things a certain way:-) This year though, I am loving the colors out of the lines and the crooked cards…it was fun!!!
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
yes please, with fudge on top! All kinds of good going on here tonight!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
This fudge looks amazing!!!
Michelle Muckala says
This was such a touching post 🙂 It is heartbreaking. Regarding the totes, they ROCK! I love my thirty-one totes for shopping as well. And your fudge looks delicious! I keep saying I need to try these out and then space them out, I’m putting this on in the calendar to make on Tuesday!
Jocelyn says
You definitely need to try these…although don’t blame me when you can’t stop sampling:-)
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
I know it is incomprehensible what happened to those children and their families. I am glad that you are taking the time to do such fun things with your family! We are spread all over the country so it is nice to read how others celebrate together! I am obsessed with Thirty one Bags! I have them all over my house! What a fun Giveaway! Thanks For linking up at Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
My heart pours out to those as well. It is such a heartbreaking tragedy. The thought of how many children over the country now scared to go to school. My heart breaks.
This fudge looks divine – it reminds me of my own candy cane chocolate chip fudge!
The Witch's Kitchen says
That fudge looks yummy!