Chocolate Mint Fudge

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   In a 2-quart micro-proof bowl, combine 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk with chocolate chips.

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   Microwave on High for 3 minutes or until chips are melted.

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   Stir in vanilla.

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   Spread half of the chocolate mixture evenly in the bottom of a foil lined 8-inch square pan.

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   Place pan in the freezer.

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   Set remaining mixture aside.

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   In a 1-quart micro-proof bowl, combine remaining condensed milk with white chocolate.

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   Microwave on High 1 to 3 minutes, stopping to stir occasionally until melted.

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   Stir in peppermint extract.

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    Divide peppermint mixture in half and color half with the red food coloring and half with the green food coloring.

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    Spread pink mixture on top of chilled chocolate layer and return pan to freezer for 5 minutes.

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    Remove pan from freezer and spread green mixture on top of pink layer.

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    Return pan to the freezer to set the layers.

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    If necessary, melt reserved chocolate mixture again in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.

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    Spread on top of peppermint layer and return to the freezer to set.

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    Cut into 1-inch squares.

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    Store in refrigerator.

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    Yields 64 squares of fudge.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.