Peppermint Brittle

Submitted by senseicheryl

"OMG! Two ingredients! How easy is this? I found this recipe on the www.recipe4living.com website. It is listed as one of their Top 10 Recipes to use up those leftover candy canes! "A Christmastime treat! This holiday confection is gobbled up quickly by guests, and it is so easy to make. The cool crunch of peppermint with creamy white chocolate is a divine combination.""

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 2
• Yields: 1 jelly roll pan

ingredients

• 2 lbs white chocolate
• 30 small peppermint candies

directions

1. Line a large jellyroll pan with heavy-duty foil.
2. Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave on medium setting for 5-6 minutes. Stir occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
3. Place candy canes in a plastic bag, or between two pieces of waxed paper. Using a mallet or rolling pin, break the candy canes into chunks.
4. Stir peppermint into melted white chocolate. Spread evenly in pan, and chill until set, about 1 hour.
5. Break into pieces by slamming pan on counter.