Vanilla Peppermint Fudge

The Recipe:

Vanilla Peppermint Fudge

1 (12 ounce) package of white chocolate chips
1 (16 ounce) container vanilla frosting
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
8 drops red food colouring
2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies

1. Line an 8x8 pan with wax paper
2. Melt white chocolate chips in a double broiler or melt in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval.
3. Stir the frosting into the white chocolate chips
4. Stir in peppermint extract. 
5. Spread into pan evenly.
6. Add 8 drops of food colouring on top of fudge and using a knife, swirl the food colouring.
7. Sprinkle top of fudge with peppermint candies and press down slightly.
8. Cool fudge for about an hour in the fridge
9. Once firm, turn fudge onto cutting board and cut into squares.

Active time: 5 minutes         Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes        Serves:  25 pieces

The Cook's Comments

Simplicty

INCREDIBLY easy. This is a perfect dish for a young kid. 1/10 on the simplicity scale. Honestly, the only problem I had was spreading it so I actually had the useless assistant do something (thank you).

Complications and Suggestions
There was really no complications. I did end up making two batches. One is the recipe shown above, but I also made a batch using chocolate frosting and dark chocolate chips. Obviously, food colouring was outed for the chocolate fudge. I would suggest letting the fudge sit longer before eating. Although it was still good after only an hour, it tasted better when it had been it the fridge longer.

Taste 
A delicious snack perfect for the holidays. Both the chocolate and vanilla were tasty, and I found myself having trouble choosing which one I liked better. As stated earlier, the fudge did seem to taste better  after being chilled several hours rather than one so if you have the time (and patience), I would suggest waiting. This is also a thicker type fudge so it makes it less sticky. The crunchiness of the peppermint candies gave it a pleasurable added texture as well.