CHEF'S NOTES AND COMMENTS:

A great party appetizer!

INGREDIENTS:

Crushed candy canes, to yield 1 cup
2 pounds white chocolate
Peppermint flavorings, optional

INSTRUCTIONS:

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

1. Place candy canes in a plastic bag and hammer into 1/4-inch chunks or smaller.

2. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler.

3. Combine candy cane chunks with chocolate (add peppermint flavoring at this point if desired.)

4. Pour mixture onto a cookie sheet layered with parchment or waxed paper and place in the refrigerator for 45 minutes or until firm.

5. Remove from cookie sheet and break into pieces (like peanut brittle.)

Serves: about 2 pounds of candy

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Submitted by John Johnson