Chocolate

1/4 c Water

1 c Sugar

1/2 c Light corn syrup

1/8 t Salt

2/3 c Light cream or 2/3 c Undiluted evaporated milk

1/8 t Peppermint extract

1. Place chocolate and water in a deep, 1 1/2-quart, heat- resistant,

2. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven

45 seconds or until chocolate is melted. Stir to blend chocolate and water.

3. Add sugar, corn syrup and salt. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven

9 minutes or until a candy thermometer reaches

240ÃÆ'¸ F. (If a candy thermometer is not available, drop a small amount of the mixture into very cold water. The mixture should form a soft ball which flattens when removed from the water. DO NOT PLACE THERMOMETER IN MICROWAVE OVEN.) Stir every minute.

4. Gradually blend in cream and flavoring. Makes

2 cups