Bavarian Mints

By Nanasjoy

Chocolate mint goodies. Perfect served after dessert with a second cup of coffee.

Ingredients

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate baking square, cut up
• 1 1/2 tsp hard margarine or butter
• 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
• 1/3 cup icing sugar
• Icing sugar for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Melt chocolate chips, chocolate square and margarine in a heavy medium saucepan on lowest heat, stirring often until chocolate is almost melted. Do not overheat. Remove from heat. Stir until smooth.

Add condensed milk, peppermint extract and icing sugar. Mix well. Work with hands until pliable. Divide dough into portions. Work each portion into 1/2 inch rope. Cut with sharp knife into 1/2 inch pieces. Place on waxed paper to set.

Sieve icing sugar over top. Makes about 8 dozen.