If you love mint chocolate fudge but your blood sugar doesn’t love you back, honey, I got you. This is low sugar fudge vibes with a crunchy mint-cookie surprise — the kind of easy fudge you make once and then “accidentally” keep in the fridge all season long.
This easy mint chocolate fudge recipe is perfect for all occasions, and it’s low in sugar! This fudge is perfect for cookie trays, parties, and those “I need something sweet right now” moments.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Mint chocolate fudge flavor without the sugar crash
- 2 ingredient fudge base + a crunchy cookie mix-in
- Great option for diabetic fudge and sugar free desserts
- Holiday-ready for diabetic Christmas parties
- Works for low carb fudge and many keto fudge styles of eating (see net carb notes below)
- No oven. No candy thermometer. No drama.
Ingredients
- 1 (9 oz) package Lily’s Semi-Sweet Baking Chips
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 Catalina Crunch Chocolate Mint Cookies, crushed
Equipment You’ll Need
Simple equipment is needed for this mint chocolate fudge.
- Small saucepan
- Silicone spatula (or whisk)
- Measuring cup
- Loaf pan
- Non-stick aluminum foil (or parchment)
- Zip-top bag + rolling pin (to crush cookies)
How To Make Mint Chocolate Fudge
- Line a loaf pan with non-stick aluminum foil
- Crush 4 Catalina Crunch mint chocolate cookies
Tip: Put cookies in a bag and smash ‘em like you’re mad from the Saints game! - Place a small saucepan on the stove over medium heat
- Add heavy whipping cream
- Heat until it just starts to bubble (don’t boil hard)
- Stir in Lily’s chips
- Stir continuously until smooth and fully melted
- Fold in the crushed cookies
- Pour into prepared pan
- Refrigerate 2 hours
- Slice into 24 pieces and serve
Tips For Perfect Fudge
- Keep heat at medium (too hot = grainy or scorched)
- Stir constantly once chips go in
- If it looks thick and glossy, you’re winning
- Let it chill fully before slicing (clean cuts = pretty photos)
Health Benefits
Lily’s Chips
- Lower added sugar approach compared to traditional chips
- Great for sugar free desserts and diabetic fudge swaps Lily’s
Catalina Crunch Mint Cookies
- Adds crunch + mint flavor so you don’t feel like you’re “missing out”
- Easy way to make this taste like a holiday dessert (hello diabetic Christmas)
Variations
Use these to keep the keywords flowing naturally:
- Extra mint: Add ¼ tsp peppermint extract (go easy — mint can get loud)
- More cookie crunch: Sprinkle a pinch of crushed cookies on top before chilling
- Chocolate drizzle: Melt a few extra Lily’s chips and drizzle over the top
- Salted top: Tiny sprinkle of flaky salt = “fancy candy shop” energy
How to Store Fudge
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days
- Freeze up to 2 months
- Separate layers with parchment so it doesn’t stick
- Let sit 5 minutes at room temp before serving for best texture
Mint Chocolate Fudge: An Easy Healthy Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 9 oz Lily’s Semi-Sweet Baking Chips
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 Catalina Crunch Chocolate Mint Cookies crushed
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan with non-stick aluminum foil.
- Crush the cookies and set aside.
- Heat heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it starts to bubble.
- Stir in Lily’s chips and melt until smooth.
- Fold in crushed cookies.
- Pour into the pan and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Slice into 24 pieces and serve.
Notes
Net Carbs: Approximately 3–4 net carbs per piece (based on 24 servings, using Lily’s semi-sweet chocolate chips, heavy whipping cream, and Catalina Crunch mint cookies).
Is this diabetic fudge?
It’s a diabetic-friendly dessert option because it avoids traditional added sugar and is portioned into small pieces.
Can I make this without the cookies?
Absolutely. Skip the Catalina Crunch cookies and you’ll have a classic 2 ingredient fudge base.
How to store fudge so it stays fresh?
Store airtight in the fridge up to 7 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Can I turn this into diabetic peanut butter fudge?
Yes — swirl in a little sugar-free peanut butter and use the vanilla cookies from Catalina Crunch before chilling for a peanut butter twist.
Stick Around PLUS Visit my Friends
Around here, good food is meant to be shared! So if you’re loving this recipe, I’ve got a few foodie friends and favorites you should absolutely check out:
From My Kitchen
- Sugar Free Peanut Butter Fudge – perfect if you want a lower-sugar option
- 2-Ingredient Fudge Recipes – the base that started it all
From My Food Blogger Friends & Products
- Wholesome Yum – Keto Hot Chocolate
- Catalina Crunch Cookies.
Different kitchens. Same goal. Good food that loves you back.
So grab a plate, pull up a chair, and stick around — because there’s always something simmering here at Skinny Louisiana.
Closing Out!
Try these variations to customize your mint chocolate fudge experience!
This mint chocolate fudge is proof that you don’t have to choose between joy and your health. Is it indulgent? Yes. Is it realistic? Also yes. And that’s how we do things here in Louisiana.
Whether you’re navigating choices at parties, watching your portions, or just trying to be smarter about desserts — this fudge lets you enjoy the season without falling into the “I already messed up” trap. One or two squares. Savor it!
That’s the Skinny Louisiana way:
- Flavor first
- Portions that make sense
- And food that actually fits real life
If you make this recipe, save a few pieces in the back of the fridge… because somebody WILL find them.
Never skinny a roux — but we can absolutely be smarter with our sweets.
With love (and chocolate),
~Shelly
Registered Dietitian | Queen of Healthy Cajun Cuisine