5 Minute Peppermint Fudge Sunday, Dec 28 2008 

Desserts , singlegaleats 7:36 pm

Ingredients
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 12 oz bag of gluten-free chocolate chips (I use semi-sweet)
1 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped coarsely
1/2 tsp- 3/4 tsp peppermint extract (I only wanted a hint of mint, so taste and add more if that is the way you like to roll)
2 candy canes, crushed (I pounded mine in a ziploc bag)- optional

Directions
Line a 2 qt. square casserole dish with aluminum foil and set aside. In a microwaveable medium bowl, pour in the condensed milk, chocolate chips, and stir in the chopped unsweetened chocolate. Mix to combine. Microwave for about 45 sec. (depending on microwave) and then slowly stir the chocolate. It will melt as you stir. If you need to put it back in the microwave, go ahead, but don’t overheat chocolate- no more than another minute or so. If you want to get out that double boiler, it is the proper way to melt chocolate. This is the hurried, busy way! After you chocolate is melted and stirred, add the peppermint extract to taste. Just remember that a little goes a long way. Pour the chocolate mixture into the casserole dish lined in foil. Sprinkle the mixture with the crushed candy canes. Cover with saran wrap and let the fudge set for at least four hours or overnight. Then cut the fudge into tiny squares and carefully remove the fudge from the foil. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Makes: 25 pieces

source: gluten free mommy

 

Peppermint Patty Brownies Tuesday, Dec 2 2008 

Desserts , singlegaleats 9:51 pm

Ingredients
9 Peppermint Patty miniatures (.6 oz each)
6 oz semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1/4 cup sugar
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs

Directions
Preheat oven to 350. Spray with baking spray or grease and flour one 9 inch baking pan. In a saucepan, melt the butter, cocoa and chocolate together over low heat*. Stir occasionally, and when the chocolate is nearly melted, remove from heat. Whisk until smooth. Set aside. In a small bowl, stir together flour, salt, baking powder. In a separate bowl, beat together the brown sugar, sugar, eggs and vanilla until frothy. Slowly stream the chocolate mixture into the eggs and mix to combine. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients and mix until the batter is thick and glossy. Pour half into prepared pan. Top with peppermint patties, the top with remaining batter. Bake 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely before slicing and serving.

source: coconut & lime