⅓CupHoney or Maple Syrupuse maple syrup for a vegan option
½CupCocoa Powder
1½TspPeppermint Extract
1½CupPeanut Butter
2TbspCrushed Peppermint Candies or crushed candy canes
Instructions
Line an 8" square baking pan with parchment paper to have it prepared.
Place the coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the maple syrup, cacao powder, and peppermint extract. Take it off the heat and pour in the peanut butter. Whisk until well combined.
Pour the peanut butter chocolate mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
Place the pan in the freezer for at least 3 hours to set. Carefully cut it into squares and enjoy!
Notes
If you are looking to make this a vegan chocolate peanut butter fudge, be sure to use maple syrup and not honey.
If not freezing the fudge, refrigerated Peppermint Fudge is best enjoyed within 2 weeks.
Don’t cut or serve before the Peppermint Fudge is completely set.
When mixing your fudge, ideally use a silicone spatula, it's great for removing all the mix from the bottom of the bowl.
If you just want chocolate peanut butter fudge, you can omit the peppermint extract and the candy canes.