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St. Patrick's Day: Layered Mint Chocolate Fudge

Source of Recipe

TOH


Recipe Introduction

Try this decadent variation of fudge with a refreshing hint of mint. This fudge will also add a nice touch of color and unique flavor to a homemade dessert gift box.

List of Ingredients

2 cups (12 oz. pkg.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk, divided
2 tsps. vanilla extract
6 oz. white confectioners' coating* or 1 cup (6 oz.) premium white chocolate chips
1 tbsp. peppermint extract
Green or red food coloring (optional)



Recipe

Line 8- or 9-inch square pan with wax paper.

Melt chocolate chips with 1 cup sweetened condensed milk in heavy saucepan over low heat; add vanilla. Spread half the mixture into prepared pan; chill 10 minutes or until firm. Hold remaining chocolate mixture at room temperature.

Melt white confectioners' coating with remaining sweetened condensed milk in heavy saucepan over low heat (mixture will be thick). Add peppermint extract and food coloring, if desired. Spread on chilled chocolate layer; chill an additional 10 minutes or until firm.

Spread reserved chocolate mixture on mint layer. Chill 2 hours or until firm. Remove from pan by lifting edges of wax paper; peel off paper. Cut into squares.

Yield: About 1 3/4 pounds.

TIP *Confectioners' coating can be purchased in candy specialty store.