The crisp flavor of peppermint
contrasts with the creaminess of chocolate fudge in Peppermint
Crunchies. This confection will leave breathless, but with a
chocolaty aftertaste in your mouth!
Peppermint
Crunchies
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup chopped peppermint candy
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Line a 13 x 9 x 2-inch
baking pan with wax paper; set aside.
- Combine evaporated milk,
sugar and corn syrup in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring
constantly. Cook for 2 minutes; remove from heat.
- Add chocolate chips; stir
until melted. Cool for 10 minutes.
- Stir in nuts, candy and
extract. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheet. Let stand
until firm.
Makes 24 pieces.