Layered Mint Candies

Name: Layered Mint Candies
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 2 pounds (about 9-1/2 dozen).
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1-1/2 pounds white candy coating, coarsely chopped, divided; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 4 drops green food coloring, optional; 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling YIELD: about 2 pounds (about 9-1/2 dozen).

These incredible melt-in-your-mouth candies have the perfect amount of mint nestled between layers of mild chocolate. Even when I make a double batch for everyone to enjoy, the supply never lasts long at Christmas! —Rhonda Vauble, Sac City, Iowa

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 pounds white candy coating, coarsely chopped, divided
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
4 drops green food coloring, optional
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Directions

1. Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil. Grease foil with butter.
2. Microwave 1 pound candy coating and chocolate chips until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. Spread half into prepared pan, reserving half. Microwave remaining white candy coating until melted; stir in extract and, if desired, food coloring. Stir in cream until smooth (mixture will be stiff). Spread over first layer; refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes. Warm reserved chocolate mixture if necessary; spread over mint layer. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
3. Using foil, lift candy out of pan, then remove foil. Cut into 1-in. squares. Refrigerate in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 41 calories, 2g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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