2 ~ 12 oz packages white chocolate morsels, recommended: Nestle's
6 oz. peppermint sticks, recommended: Bob's
1 t peppermint extract
Cover cookie sheet with wax paper and set aside. Seal peppermint sticks in zip top bag. Crush sticks using rolling pin until no bigger than 1/4 pieces remain.
In medium microwave safe bowl, place white chocolate and heat in microwave 1 minute on high power. Remove and stir. Continue microwaving at 10 second intervals, stirring well after each, until chocolate is almost completely melted. Stir well until no lumps remain and add peppermint extract.
Pour onto cookie sheet and spread into even layer approximately 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy and press candy slightly into chocolate.
Place cookie sheet in freezer for 30 minutes to harden. Remove from freezer and break candy into chunks. Store tightly covered at room temperature. Yield approximately 2 pounds candy.
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