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Helpful Hints

Flavors may be varied by substituting any liqueur, cordial or extract.

Vary mint colors by using different foods colors. For example: Pink: 2-3 drops red. Pale Yellow: 4-5 drops yellow.

Chocolate Kisses may be held several weeks by storing in covered plastic containers. Place waxed paper on bottom of container; arrange single layer of candies in container; cover with another sheet of waxed paper. Repeat until container is filled. Store in cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate.

Chocolate Kisses

1 package (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate

1 can (14 oz.) sweetened

 

pieces

condensed milk

14

cup almond flavored liqueur

Crystallized lilacs (optional)

18

teaspoon salt

 

Melt chocolate pieces in double boiler. Remove from heat. Stir in liqueur, salt and sweetened condensed milk in one addition. Beat until smooth; cover with plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature overnight. Assemble and fill cookie press with chocolate mixture; use decorator tip. On waxed-paper-lined baking sheet, make mounds 1 inch in diameter and 3/4 inch in height. Top with crystallized lilacs, if desired. Allow to stand several hours or overnight, until Kisses can be easily removed from baking sheets with spatula.

Makes 7 dozen Kisses.

Variations:

Chocolate stars: Make rosettes instead of mounds.

Mints

1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese,

12 teaspoon peppermint extract

softened

1-2 drops green food color

1 tablespoon light corn syrup

3-4 cups powdered sugar

Place cream cheese, corn syrup, extract and food color in large mixing bowl. Cream thoroughly on medium high speed. Add sugar gradually. Beat until thor- oughly mixed. Dough will be smooth. Form into a ball. Assemble and fill cookie press with mint dough; use desired disc. Make mints on ungreased, uncoated baking sheet. Allow mints to “firm up” (about 20-30 minutes) before attempting to arrange on plate or to serve.

Makes 5-6 dozen mints.

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Hamilton Beach 840113300 Candy, Chocolate Kisses, Mints, Makes 7 dozen Kisses Variations, Makes 5-6 dozen mints

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