Source:

Chris

Serves/Makes:3 dozen

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (125 ml) evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
• 1 tsp (5 ml) light corn syrup
• 6 oz (168 grm). chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet - your choice)
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) crushed peppermint stick candy
• 1 cup (225 ml) chopped nuts

Preparation

• Combine milk, sugar, and corn syrup in heavy sauce pan.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and is bubbling all over top.
• Boil and stir two minutes more.
• Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until completely melted and smooth.
• Cool five minutes.
• Add candy and nuts; mix well.
• Drop mixture onto wax paper by spoonful.
• Chill until set.

Comments

Try cherry-flavored sticks for chocolate-covered cherry taste. For easy crushing, I place the sticks in a plastic bag and use a wooden mallet to crush.