3 oz Unsweetened chocolate (3 sq)
1/4 c Water
1 c Sugar
1/2 c Light corn syrup
1/8 ts Salt
2/3 c Light cream or
2/3 c Undiluted evaporated milk
1/8 ts Peppermint extract
Method
Place chocolate and water in a deep, 1
1/2-quart, heat- resistant, non-metallic casserole.
Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 45 seconds
or until chocolate is melted.
Stir to blend chocolate and water.
Add sugar, corn syrup and salt.
Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven on High 9
minutes or until a candy thermometer reaches 240 degrees F.
(DO NOT PLACE THERMOMETER IN MICROWAVE OVEN.)*
Stir every minute.
Gradually blend in cream and flavoring.
Makes 2 cups
*If a candy thermometer is not available, drop a
small amount of the mixture into very cold water. The mixture should
form a soft ball which flattens when removed from the water.
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