How to Make Chef John's Christmas Miracle Fudge - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly magical about Christmas time, and nothing captures the spirit of the season quite like the sweet, decadent taste of fudge. This year, why not add a little extra magic to your holiday celebrations with Chef John's Christmas Miracle Fudge? This delectable treat is a perfect blend of rich, creamy chocolate and festive peppermint flavors, creating a delightful holiday indulgence that is sure to delight friends and family alike.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup good-quality unsweetened cocoa (such as Guittard Cocoa Rouge), not packed
  • ½ cup real maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup refined coconut oil, melted
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 pieces

  • Place 1/2 cup cocoa powder into a mixing bowl and stir in maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Pour in melted coconut oil and stir until thoroughly combined. Continue to stir until coconut oil hardens and the mixture looks grainy and thick.
  • Place walnuts into a dry skillet over medium heat; shake skillet until walnuts are hot and smell nutty and fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Turn off heat and let walnuts cool slightly, about 1 more minute.
  • Stir warm walnuts into fudge; mixture will soften from the walnuts' heat. Stir fudge until smooth and glossy.
  • Pour fudge into a silicone mold for making small ice cubes. Scrape any excess fudge back into the mixing bowl. Smooth the tops of the fudge pieces.
  • Wrap mold in plastic wrap and freeze until fudge is firm and set, at least 30 minutes. Remove plastic wrap and pop each fudge piece out of the mold. Dust pieces lightly with 1 teaspoon cocoa powder before serving or packaging as gifts. Serve cold; freeze leftovers.
  • Nutrition

    78 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 53mg