Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Fondant Candies

Ingredients

• 1 cup fondant
• Peppermint essence
• Green or pink color paste (optional)
• 2 ounces chocolate
• 1 teaspoon boiling water

Method

1. 1 Melt a small amount of fondant and flavor with peppermint essence. Tint with color paste if desired.
2. 2 Drop the flavored fondant mixture onto waxed paper in 1.25-inch rounds. Let stand in a cool place for 1 hour.
3. 3 Melt 1 cup fondant with chocolate and boiling water in a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
4. 4 Dip each peppermint into the chocolate mixture and place on oil cloth. Let stand until the chocolate sets.