Dipped Peppermint Creams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 oz. vanilla-flavored candy coating, cut into pieces
1/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. finely crushed peppermint candy

Preparation

Line 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with foil.
In medium saucepan over low heat, melt vanilla-flavored candy coating and 1/4 cup shortening, stirring constantly until smooth.
Remove from heat; stir in peppermint candy.
Spread in foil-lined pan.
Let stand at room temperature until firm.