Layered Mint Candies

Name: Layered Mint Candies
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1-1/2 pounds white candy coating, coarsely chopped, divided; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 4 drops green food coloring, optional; 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

6 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 pounds white candy coating, coarsely chopped, divided
1 cup (6 ounces) 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.