White Chocolate Peppermint Crunch

This is my favorite confection to make at Christmas. Not only is it easy, it's delicious as well. I like to fill small bags with the crunchy candy to place in gift baskets.

White Chocolate Peppermint Crunch

Average Rating: 4.266666

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min.
YIELD: about 1-1/2 pounds.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 cup chopped peppermint candies or candy canes

Instructions

  • 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Stir in butter and oil until blended. Stir in candies. Spread to desired thickness on prepared pan.
  • 2. Refrigerate until firm. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 ounce: 125 calories, 6g fat (5g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.