Peppermint Bonbons

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb confectioner's coating (for dipping)
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1 1/4 teaspoons peppermint extract
• crushed peppermint candy

Recipe

• 1 melt the confectioner's coating over a low heat in a heavy 2 qt saucepan, stirring frequently.
• 2 remove from heat.
• 3 stir in whipping cream and extract.
• 4 beat at high speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
• 5 chill in freezer for 20 to 30 minutes or until candy is stiff enough to be shaped.
• 6 form candy into balls using 2 teaspoons of the candy per ball.
• 7 roll balls in crushed peppermint candies.
• 8 place on a cooking sheet and store in the refrigerator.