Chocolate Mint Squares
Serves | Total Time |
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4 dozen | 10 minutes |
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup cocoa
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 Tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 Mint Filling
- 1 tsp milk
Cookware
- 1 8 inch square pan
- 1 foil
- 1 small saucepan
Instructions
Step 1
Line 8 inch square pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan.
Step 2
Melt unsalted butter in small saucepan over low heat; add cocoa.
Step 3
Cook, stirring constantly, just until mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; add confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons milk and vanilla.
Step 4
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is glossy.
Step 5
Spread half of mixture into prepared pan. Refrigerate.
Step 6
Meanwhile, prepare Mint Filling; spread filling over chocolate layer. Refrigerate 10 minutes.
Step 7
To remaining chocolate mixture in saucepan, add remaining 1 teaspoon milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Spread quickly over filling. Refrigerate until firm.
Step 8
Use foil to lift candy out of pan; peel off foil. Cut candy into squares. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.
Source
- Favorite Brand Name: Gifts From the Christmas Kitchen