Bavarian Mints Recipe: Homemade Melt-in-Your-Mouth Fudge
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Some recipes just belong to Christmas. This is one of them!
This Bavarian mints recipe came from my sister. She always discovers the best recipes, and thank goodness she shares them with me!
As the younger sister, it is only appropriate that I want to be just like her when I grow up!
This one has become a family favorite, and Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a pan of it cooling on the counter.
Here’s the twist. Many people hear “Bavarian mints” and picture a chocolate with a filling. Mine doesn’t have one because this is Bavarian mint fudge!
It’s rich chocolate fudge with the refreshing taste of mint, cut into small squares that melt in your mouth. It’s a glorious melt-away that you can make at home!
The recipe card I have is written in her beautiful handwriting. (I want to write like her too!)
The recipe itself? So simple and so good! Let’s go!
What is a Bavarian Mint?
- Bavarian mints are creamy chocolate candies wth a cool mint flavor. Some are filled. Others, like these, are solid and fudgy.
- They’re thicker than a thin mint, and the chocolate and mint are mixed together instead of layered.
- Chocolate and mint have been a pair for a long time, and boxed Bavarian mints have been a Midwet favorite for a long time. This is the homemade version you will love!
Why You’ll Love This Fudge
- Six ingredients. That’s it.
- No candy thermometer. No stress.
- Rich enough that one small square does the job.
- Make it ahead and stash it for the holiday rush.
What You’ll Need
- 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 o. milk chocolate chips
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (I use Eagle Brand.)
- 1 tbsp. butter, plus a little extra for the pan
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. peppermint extract
How to Make Bavarian Mints
- Butter a 9×13 pan and set it aside.
- Combine the milk chocolate chips and semi-sweet chips in a medium saucepan. Melt them over low heat, stirring continuously. Keep the burner on its lowest setting. Stay close. Chocolate scorches the second you look away.
- Once it’s smooth, stir in the sweetened condensed milk, butter, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix until everything is combined and glossy.
- Pour it into the buttered pan and spread it out.
- Let the pan cool and set at room temperature [add your setting time here]. Then cut the fudge into small squares. Small, because this stuff is rich.
Missy Notes
Ideally, a double boiler is the best way to melt chocolate, because it helps keep the chocolate from seizing. I’ll be honest, though. I melt mine right in the saucepan on low heat, and it works as long as I’m watchful. If you’d rather play it safe, here’s how to use a double boiler:
Add about an inch of water to the bottom of a double boiler and bring it to a low simmer.
Set the top pan (or a heat-safe bowl) over the water. The bottom of the bowl should never touch the water.
Add the chips and stir until melted and smooth. Keep water and steam out of the chocolate.
Stir in the remaining ingredients until combined, then pour into your buttered pan.
Bavarian Mints Fudge
Ingredients
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 oz milk chocolate chips
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips on low heat on the stove, stirring continuously.
- Add the remaining ingredients and combine.
- Pour the mixture into a buttered 9 x 13 pan.
- Cool completely and cut into small squares.
How to Store Bavarian Mint Fudge
Keep your Bavarian mints in an airtight container at room temperature.
I skip the refrigerator. Cold turns chocolate white, and nobody wants dull, splotchy fudge on the Christmas tray.
If you stack the squares, put a sheet of parchment or wax paper between the layers so they don’t stick.
Bavarian Mints for Christmas Gifts
This is the time of year when I’m always looking for something homemade to hand out. These squares are perfect for Christmas gifts.
Tuck them into a tin or a little box lined with parchment, tie on a ribbon, and you’re done. A small stack is a sweet thank you for a neighbor, a teacher, or the friend who always shows up with the best cookies. Because they’re rich, a few pieces go a long way.
One Last Square
Every family has a recipe like this one: simple, a little old-fashioned, and loved more than anything fancy.
For me, it’s these creamy mints: that fudge, that rich fudge taste with a cool finish, and a festive treat I’ll make every Christmas.
If you try them, tell me how it goes in the comments, and if you have a sister who sends you recipes, call her. She’s probably onto something!
Cheers!
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