Layered Mint Chocolate Fudge

12 oz. pkg. Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
14 oz. can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk...
~ (NOT Evaporated Milk)
2 tsp. Vanilla extract
1 c. White Confectioner's Deluxe Baking Pieces *
1 Tbsp. Peppermint extract
1 drop Green Food Coloring, -{optional


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In heavy saucepan, over low heat...

melt Chips with 1 c. Sweetened Condensed Milk;

add Vanilla.

Spread 1/2 the mixture into a

wax paper-lined 8 or 9 inch square pan;

chill 10 minutes, or until firm.

Hold remaining chocolate mixture at

room temperature.

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In heavy saucepan, over low heat...

melt White Baking Pieces with the remaining

Sweetened Condensed Milk...

(mixture will be thick).

Add Peppermint extract & Food Coloring.

Spread on chilled Chocolate layer;

chill 10 minutes longer, or until firm.

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Spread the reserved Chocolate mixture

over the Mint layer.

Chill for 2 hours, or until firm.

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* Or 6 oz. White Confectioner's Coating may be used.