1/2 recipe prepared Quick Fondant in Cookies & Candies
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 drops red food coloring
2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds
2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1. Divide half recipe of fondant into 3 equal parts. To 1 part, add peppermint extract and red food color; knead on cookie sheet until well blended. To second part, add almonds; knead gently to distribute almonds. In small bowl, combine third part with melted chocolate chips; stir or knead until blended.
2. Sprinkle powdered sugar on work surface. With rolling pin, roll each part of fondant to a 12x1-inch strip, about 1/2 inch thick. Moisten top of pink strip with water; place white strip on top. Moisten top of white strip with water; place chocolate strip on top.
3. With rolling pin, lightly roll lengthwise over sandwiched strips. Set candy on edge so that 3 layers are visible on top. Roll again lengthwise with rolling pin until candy is 1 inch high and 1 inch wide. Cut candy into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place on cookie sheet. Cover with waxed paper; let dry at least 3 hours. Store in tightly covered container in cool, dry place.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 Candy * Calories: 30 * Calories from Fat: 0 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 0 g 0% * Saturated Fat: 0 g 0% * Cholesterol: 0 mg 0% * Sodium: 0 mg 0% * Total Carbohydrate: 7 g 2% * Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0% * Sugars: 7 g * Protein: 0 g * Vitamin A: 0% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 0% * Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit or 1/2 Carbohydrate