Chocolate Peppermint Crunchies

Chocolate Peppermint Crunchies

1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped peppermint candy
1 cup chopped nuts

Line a small cookie sheet with wax paper. In a saucepan combine evaporated milk, sugar, and light corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 2 minutes; remove from the heat. Add semi-sweet chocolate chips, stirring until melted. Cool for 10 minutes; stir in chopped peppermint candy and chopped nuts.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper. Chill until firm, about 2 hours.

Makes 24 candies