Homemade Andes Mint Candy

• Gluten free

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 drops Food coloring, green
  • 2 tsp Peppermint extract
  • 1 package Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

• Dairy

  • 1 can Condensed milk, sweetened

• Desserts

  • 6 oz Vanilla chips or vanilla candy coating

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk (or dairy free sweetened condensed milk)
• 1 package (12 oz) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 6 oz Vanilla Chips or Vanilla Candy Coating
• 2 teaspoons Peppermint Extract
• 3 drops Green Food Coloring

Directions

• In a sauce pan mix the chocolate chips with 1 cup of the sweetened condensed milk.
• Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
• Spread half the chocolate mixture into an eight-inch square pan lined with wax paper and chill 10-15 minutes.
• While the first chocolate layer is chilling. Mix the vanilla candy coating or vanilla chips with the remaining condensed sweetened milk over low heat. Stirring constantly until smooth.
• Stir in the peppermint extract and food coloring.
• Spread the mint mixture over the first chocolate layer and chill another 10-15 minutes.
• Warm the remaining chocolate mixture if necessary and then spread over the mint layer.
• Chill until firm.
• Remove the mint candy from the pan and cut into 1-inch squares.