Layered mint chocolate fudge

1 pounds

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsSemi-sweet chocolate chips 12 oz
14ouncesSweetened condensed milk
2teaspoonsVanilla extract
6ouncesVanilla-flavored candy coating
1tablespoonPeppermint extract
Green food coloing
Red food coloring

Directions

In heavy saucepan, melt chips with 1 cup sweetened condensed milk; add vanilla. Spread half the mixture into wax paper-lined 8- or 9-inch square pan; chill 10 minutes or until firm.

Hold remaining chocolate mixture at room temperature. In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt candy coating with remaining sweetened condensed milk (mixture will be thick). Add peppermint extract and food coloring if desired. Spread on chilled chocolate layer; chill 10 minutes or until firm.

Spread reserved chocolate mixture on mint layer. Chill 2 hours or until firm. Turn onto cutting board; peel off paper and cut into squares. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Submitted By LAWRENCE KELLIE On 10-08-94