Leprechaun Fudge- An easy, festive dessert for St. Patrick's Day

Looking for an easy, festive dessert for St. Patrick’s Day? Try some Leprechaun Fudge!

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Ingredients

2 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup butter, sliced into a few chunks
1 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp peppermint extract
St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles (THESE look awesome!)
Green food coloring (I used THIS)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, add 1 1/2 c. marshmallows, white chocolate chips, and butter. Set aside.

2. In a medium pan, mix sugar and milk, stir to dissolve. Boil about 10 minutes, test just to softball stage. (I prefer to err on the side of being extra soft so the fudge doesn’t get too hard)

3. Add green food coloring- more or less depending on how green you’d like it. The color will lighten when you mix it with the marshmallows.

4. Pour over chocolate chips, marshmallows, and butter. Mix.

5. Add an additional 1 c. marshmallows, vanilla, and peppermint. Stir until liquids are mixed in, leaving partially melted marshmallows.

6. Pour onto greased cookie sheet or into cake pan. For best results, use a non-stick mat so the fudge comes out easily. Smooth with spatula and add sprinkles (if desired).

Let cool and enjoy!

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21 Comments

Shauna on March 11, 2017 at 7:21 am

Amazing love this recipe I will be trying this!! I subscribed to your Youtube Channel and shared this post on social media ??

Christine on March 14, 2017 at 10:30 pm

Well, thank you! I appreciate it!
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Katie on March 5, 2018 at 6:50 pm

I love this recipe! It’s so festive for St. Patrick’s Day! I love your video too! It helps for someone like me who always messes up these kids of recipes.

Christine on March 6, 2018 at 4:30 pm

Well thank you Katie! I like videos too – sometimes it’s easier to be able to visualize the process.
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Mary Leigh on March 5, 2018 at 7:20 pm

This looks awesome. We love themed treats around here so this is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!

Christine on March 6, 2018 at 4:29 pm

Well thanks Mary!
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Lindsey on March 5, 2018 at 7:28 pm

Mmm, this looks so yummy!! Totally pinning for later!

Christine on March 6, 2018 at 4:28 pm

Thank you Lindsey!
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Kelsee on March 12, 2021 at 5:30 am

Do you let the mixture cool any before adding the food coloring? I can’t wait to try this!
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- Christine on March 16, 2021 at 10:52 am
  
  I add it into the pan on the stove so it mixes while it gets all melty. Enjoy!
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  - Christine on April 20, 2021 at 5:19 pm
    
    Yum! That’s a great idea!
    Reply