2008
- 1 pound vanilla -flavored candy coating, cut-up
- 3/4 cup finely crushed red and green striped round peppermint candies
- Red food coloring
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces
Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside
In a microwave-safe 4-cup glass measure, microwave candy coating pieces on high for 2 -3 minutes, stirring after each minute. Stir in crushed candies adn, if desired red food coloring to tint to desired color. Pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Spread to about 1/4 ” thickness.
In a microwave-safe glass measure, microwave chocolate pieces on high for 1-2 minutes or until soft enough to stir smooth, stirring after 1 minute. Drizzle over peppermint mixture. Gently zigzag a narrow metal spatual throught the chocolate and peppermint layer to marble.
Let candy stand about 2 hours until firm. Or chill about 30 minutes or until firm. Use foil to lift candy from baking sheet. Carefully, break into pieces. Store, tightly covered at room temperature up to 2 weeks.