Creamy Chocolate Mint Melts


This from a recipe book my son got way back in preschool. perfect little mints.

Steps


Line bottom and sides of a 8x12 inch glass dish with waxpaper.
Combine 2 / 3 of candy coating and the chocolate chips in a 4 cup glass measuring cup.
Microwave on high uncovered , 2 1 / 2-3 minutes or until mixture is softened.
Stir until smooth.
Spread 1 / 2 of the chocolate in bottom of baking dish.
Refrigerate until set , about 20 minutes.
Place remaining candy coating in 2 cup glass measuring cup.
Microwave on high uncovered , 1 1 / 2 -2 minutes or until softened.
Stir in peppermint extract and food coloring.
Mix in cream until spreading consistency.
Spread over chilled chocolate mixture.
Refrigerate until set , about 20 minutes.
Spread remaining chocolate mixture over mint layer.
Chill until set.
Before serving , allow to warm to room temperature , then , holding onto waxed paper edges , lift mints from pan.
Cut into serving pieces , about 1 inch or smaller as desired.
Mints need to be at room temperature to cut without the chocolate breaking.

Ingredients


almond bark, semi-sweet chocolate chips, peppermint extract, green food coloring, whipping cream