Crushed Peppermint Creams

This recipe is from a book my mom gave me called Gifts of Good Taste. I made these for a cookie/candy exchange. This did make 7 dozen for me. No baking. With a kitchen-aid this is so quick to make. Just melt in your mouth goodness. Give it a try and tell me what you think!

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Yields: 7 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
• 2⁄3 cup butter or 2⁄3 cup margarine, softened
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6  cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 1⁄4 cup  finely crushed  peppermint candy (about 10 hard round candies)
• 1⁄2 cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 6  ounces  chocolate-flavored candy coating

Directions

1. In a large bowl, beat marshmallow creme, butter, and vanilla extract until well blended.
2. Gradually add confectioners sugar until mixture is well blended.
3. Knead mixture by hand 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add crushed peppermint candies.
5. Shape teaspoonfuls of candy into 3/4-inch balls.
6. Place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
7. Chill 1 hour or until firm.
8. Melt chocolate chips and candy coating in the top of a double boiler over hot water.
9. Using a fork, dip candies halfway into melted chocolate, shaking off excess chocolate.
10. Return to baking sheet lined with wax paper.
11. Chill until chocolate hardens.
12. Store in airtight container in a cool place.