Peppermint Fudge

Peppermint Chocolate Fudge
from: "EAGLE BRAND Holiday Magic in Minutes"

1 12 oz package milk chocolate chips (2 cups)
1 C (6 ozs) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
dash salt
1/2 t peppermint extract
1/4 C crushed hard peppermint candy

In saucepan, over low heat, melt chips with milk and salt. Remove from heat; stir in extract. Spread evenly into foil-lined 8 or 9 " square pan. Sprinkle with peppermint candy.

Chill 2 hours or until firm. Turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off foil and cut into squares. Store loosely covered at room temperature. Makes about 2 pounds.

Holiday Peppermint Candies

Holiday Peppermint Candies
from: "Classic Christmas Recipes"

Makes 5 dozen and they are scrumptious! I made these last year and gave them out and they were a huge hit!

1/2 package (4 ozs) cream cheese, softened
1 T butter or margarine
1 T light corn syrup
1/4 t peppermint extract or few drops peppermint oil
4 C powdered sugar
Green and red food coloring
sifted powder sugar
Green, red, and white decorating icing (optional)

Mix cream cheese, butter, corn syrup and extract in large mixing bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add 4 C powdered sugar; mix well.

Divide mixture into thirds. Knead a few drops green food coloring into first third; repeat with red food coloring and second third. Wrap each third in plastic wrap.

Shape into 1 " balls working 1 color mixture at a time. Place on wax paper-lined cookie sheet. Flatten each ball with bottom of glass that has been lightly dipped in sifted powdered sugar.

Repeat with remaining mixtures. Decorate with icing. Store candies in refrigerator.