It’s beginning to taste a lot like Christmas! This classic holiday candy combines the refreshing taste of peppermint with smooth white chocolate layered over semi-sweet chocolate. A perfect holiday treat for packaging in pretty gift boxes for giving to friends, co-workers and family!
Ingredients
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 8 drops red food colouring
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies, sifted to remove fine dust
Instructions
- Microwave semi-sweet chocolate chips in large microwave safe bowl on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until almost melted; stirring after one minute. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Spread on a large foil-lined baking sheet to about a 1/4-inch thickness, and allow to cool in refrigerator for about half an hour.
- When semi-sweet chocolate has hardened, microwave white chocolate chips in large microwave safe bowl on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until almost melted; stirring after one minute. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Stir in peppermint extract.
- Remove semi-sweet chocolate from the refrigerator. Spread the white chocolate mixture over semi-sweet chocolate layer to about a 1/4-inch thickness. Add food colour, one drop at a time, over the white chocolate layer. Using a toothpick, swirl the colour through the white chocolate. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy over the top, gently pressing into chocolate with the back of a spoon.
- Storing: Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until firm. Break into pieces. Store in a covered container in a cool place or in the refrigerator for up to five days.
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