Layered Mint Fudge

Layered Mint Fudge

1 1/2 tsp butter, softened
2 cups chocolate chips
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup white chocolate chips
3 tsp peppermint extract
1-2 drops green food coloring (optional)

Line an 8x8 or 9x9 square pan with foil and butter. Melt chocolate chips in 1 cup sweetened milk. Cook and stir for 5-6 minutes, until smooth and silky. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Stir for 3 minutes. Pour 1/2 into lined pan. Refrigerate 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt the white chocolate in 1/4 cup milk in same manner. Add peppermint and food color. Spread over cooled layer of chocolate. Chill 10 more minutes. Reheat first pan of chocolate and then pour over green layer. Chill until firm. Cut into shapes and serve.