How to Make Peppermint Crunch Candy

Peppermint Crunch from Peppermint Candies

Here's a fun way to turn peppermint candies into a yummy treat with just a few other ingredients.This is a cooking project kids and teens will enjoy, too.

Things You'll Need

• 30 peppermint candies (as pictured)
• 1 12-oz package white chocolate chips
• 2 TBSP shortening

Instructions

How to Make Peppermint Crunch

1. Unwrap candies and place in a 1 gallon ziploc bag. Close tightly and use a meat mallet to crush candies. Set aside.

2. Place white chocolate chips and shortening in large saucepan over low heat.

3. Melt chips and shortening, stirring often.

4. When chips are completely melted and mixture is smooth, remove from heat. Stir in crushed peppermint candies.

5. Quickly spread onto a jelly roll pan. Refrigerate 20-30 minutes.Remove from refrigerator, and break into small pieces to serve.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also use butter flavored shortening in this recipe.

• Store any unused candy in container with tight fitting lid.

• Watch candy carefully as it melts so that the mixture doesn't scorch.