Marbleized mint bank

 
                            Marbleized Mint Bank
 
 Recipe By     : Christmas At Home By The Fireside
 Serving Size  : 20   Preparation Time :0:15
 Categories    : Holiday/Gift Ideas               Candies
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
 	  1/3  c	     semisweet mint-flavored chocolate pieces -- or
     semisweet
                         chocolate pieces
    1      lb            vanilla flavored candy -- cut up
      3/4  c             candy canes or peppermint candies -- crushed
 
 Line a baking sheet with foil; set aside.  In a double boiler, heat chocolate
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 eces over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.  Remove from
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 eat.  In a double boiler, heat candy coating over low heat, stirring
constantly,
   until melted and smooth.  Remove pan from heat.  Stir in crushed candies. 
 Pour
   melted coating mixture onto prepared baking sheet.  Spread coating mixture to
 a
 bout a 3/8" thickness; drizzle with melted chocolate.  Gently zigzag a
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 tal spatula through chocolate and peppermint layers to create a swirled effect. 
   Let candy stand several hours or until firm (candy can be chilled 30 minutes
 or
   until firm).	Use foil to lift candy from baking sheet.  Carefully break into
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 ieces.	Store, lightly covered, for as long as 2 weeks.  Makes about 1 1/4
pound
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