Description
Indulge in the delightful whimsy of Strawberry and Chocolate Fudge Rats, the perfect no-bake dessert for Halloween or any festive gathering. These charming fudge treats combine rich semisweet chocolate with a subtle hint of strawberry, creating a unique flavor profile that will impress both kids and adults alike. Decorated with playful candy features and crunchy peanut ears, these treats are not only adorable but also incredibly easy to make. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can craft these sweet delights that are sure to be a hit at any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1 cup chocolate sprinkles
- 20 roasted peanuts (halved)
- 20 small white candy dots
- 10 small red candy dots
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter over low heat.
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and strawberry extracts.
- Pour mixture into the loaf pan; refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Cut fudge into 10 pieces; shape each piece into an oval with a pointed snout.
- Roll shaped fudge in chocolate sprinkles.
- Insert peanut halves for ears, add candy dots for eyes and nose.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup as tails.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg