I love the festive appearance of this candy. Although you can use a milk or dark chocolate, I prefer the way white chocolate offsets the red and green candies. If you want to use milk or dark chocolate, try substituting toffee bits for the crushed candies. When I make this, I use a product called "Red and Green Peppermint Crunch" made by CK Products. Your local candy supply shop may have this in stock.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. white chocolate
- 1 cup crushed red and green peppermint candies
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with wax paper or aluminum foil.
- Carefully melt the white chocolate in the top of a double boiler or in the microwave.
- Stir in the crushed candies.
- Pour mixture onto lined cookie sheet and spread into a thin layer.
- Place in refrigerator to cool.
- Break into small pieces to serve.
Notes
If you want to use milk or dark chocolate, try substituting toffee bits for the crushed candies. When I make this, I use a product called "Red and Green Peppermint Crunch" made by CK Products. Your local candy supply shop may have this in stock.
Place about 1/4 pound of the candy in a cellophane bag. Tie with colored ribbon and use as a stocking stuffer or place inside a coffee mug with an envelope of gourmet hot chocolate.
