Step 1: Start by crushing your peppermint pieces and setting those off to the side.

Step 2: Add your chocolate morsels and sweetened condensed milk to a saucepan and melt them on low heat. Focus on slowly incorporating the chocolate and condensed milk together.

Step 3: Mix ingredients until well combined. If you want to add in any of the salt, vanilla, candy cane bits, or peppermint extract, now is a great time to mix them in. Stir constantly for 5-10 minutes, or until the fudge is thoroughly combined.

Step 4: Remove your fudge from the heat and transfer it to a pan lined with parchment paper.

Step 5: Decorate with candy cane bits and cool in the fridge for 2-3 hours. (at least 30 min) While your fudge is still fresh off the stove, top it with crushed-up candy cane pieces. Then, place it in the fridge to cool and set!