LAYERED MINT CHOCOLATE FUDGE

LAYERED MINT CHOCOLATE FUDGE image

Yield about 1 3/4 po

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips (use some dark chocolate)
1 (14-ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup white confectioners deluxe baking pieces (or use 6-ounces of good quality white chocolate chips)
1 tablespoon peppermint extract
1 drop green or red food coloring, optional

Steps:

In heavy saucepan, over low heat, 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 white baking pieces 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 longer or until firm. Spread reserved chocolate mixture on mint layer. Chill 2 hours or until firm.