more chocolate goodies

Just another addition to the goodie box.

Dark Chocolate Mint Fudge

Makes 20 pieces.  Sometimes you can find mint chips, or mint-filled morsels for this.

            ¾ c. mint chocolate chips, divided

            1 (10-oz) pkg. dark chocolate morsels/chips

            1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk

            1 tsp. vanilla (or mint) extract

Line an 8” square baking pan with foil.  Coarsely chop ¼ c. of the mint chips; set aside.  Combine dark chocolate morsels and sweetened condensed milk in medium, heavy saucepan.  Warm over lowest possible heat, stirring until smooth.  Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.  Gently stir in remaining ½ c. mint chips, just until they are covered.  Spread mixture in prepared pan.  Sprinkle with the coarsely chopped mint chips.  Press gently into the fudge.  Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.  Lift from pan; remove foil.  Cut into pieces.  Store refrigerated in airtight container.