CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT FUDGE<o:p></o:p>

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Prep time:                      10 minutes

Chilling time:                 2 hours           

Makes about 2 pounds

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• 2 cups (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 (14-ounce) Can of Sweetened Condensed milk  (NOT evaporated milk)
• Dash of salt
• ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
• ¼ cup crushed hard peppermint candy

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1.      Line 8 or 9 inch square pan with waxed paper

2.      In medium-sized heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chips with sweetened condensed milk and salt.  Remove from heat; stir in extract.  Spread evenly into prepared pan.  Sprinkle with peppermint candy.

3.      Chill 2 hours or until firm.  Turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off waxed paper and cut into squares. 

4.      Store covered in refrigerator.