Chocolate Peppermint Crunchies

Sweet chocolate kisses with the crunch of peppermint candy.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped peppermint candy
1 cup chopped nuts
Waxed paper

Cooking Directions:

1. In a saucepan combine evaporated milk, sugar, and light corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 2 minutes; remove from the heat.
2. Add semi-sweet chocolate chips, stirring until melted. Cool for 10 minutes; stir in chopped peppermint candy and chopped nuts.
3. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Chill until firm, about 2 hours.

Makes 24 candies.