Peppermint Bark Fudge

Step 1

Line an 8x8 square pan with aluminum foil and lightly butter the sides and bottom of the foil.  Set aside.

Step 2

Divide condensed milk equally into two separate small/medium saucepans (just over ½ cup in each pan).

Step 3

Add dark chocolate chips to one pan and white chocolate chips to the other.

Step 4

Melt chocolate chips over medium heat, stirring constantly until completely melted.

Step 5

Once chocolate has melted, remove dark chocolate mixture from heat and stir in vanilla extract.  Immediately spread evenly into prepared pan.

Step 6

Once white chocolate has melted, remove from heat and stir in mint extract, if using.  Stir in ¼ cup (50g) crushed peppermint pieces and immediately spread evenly over chocolate layer.

Step 7

Immediately sprinkle with remaining crushed peppermint pieces.

Step 8

Allow fudge to harden completely before slicing and serving (about 4-6 hours at room temperature, or about 1-2 hours in refrigerator).