Recipe: Layered Mint Chocolate Candy (using sweetened condensed milk)

LAYERED MINT CHOCOLATE CANDY

1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk, divided use
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (6 ounces) deluxe white baking chips
1 tablespoon peppermint extract
Few Drops green or red food coloring (optional)

Line 8- or 9-inch square pan with waxed paper.

In heavy saucepan over low heat, melt semisweet chocolate chips with 1 cup condensed milk. Stir in vanilla. Spread half the mixture in prepared pan; chill 10 minutes or until firm. Keep remaining chocolate mixture at room temperature.

In heavy saucepan over low heat, melt white chips with remaining condensed milk. Stir in peppermint extract and food coloring. Spread over chilled chocolate layer; chill 10 minutes or until firm.

Spread reserved chocolate mixture over mint layer. Chill 2 hours or until firm.

Turn candy onto cutting board; peel off paper and cut into squares. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Makes 1 3/4 pounds"
Source: Recipe booklet: Favorite Brand Name Recipes, Eagle Brand Cookies and Holiday Treats