Description
Indulge in the playful spirit of Halloween with these Strawberry and Chocolate Fudge Rats! This delightful no-bake treat combines rich semisweet chocolate with a hint of strawberry, creating a flavor sensation that is both fun and festive. Each fudge rat is decorated with chocolate sprinkles, peanut ears, and colorful candy features, making them an eye-catching centerpiece for your holiday gatherings or any celebratory occasion. Easy to prepare and perfect for kids and adults alike, these whimsical treats will surely bring smiles to everyone’s faces!
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 over low heat, combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter until smooth.
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and strawberry extracts.
- Pour into the loaf pan; refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Cut into 10 pieces; shape each into an oval with a pointed end for the 'snout.'
- Roll in chocolate sprinkles to coat.
- Insert peanut halves for ears, add candy dots for eyes and nose.
- Use chocolate syrup to draw tails on each rat.
- Serve immediately or chill until ready.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fudge rat (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg