3 oz Unsweetened chocolate (3 sq)

    1/4 c  Water

      1 c  Sugar

    1/2 c  Light corn syrup

    1/8 t  Salt

    2/3 c  Light cream or

    2/3 c  Undiluted evaporated milk

    1/8 t  Peppermint extract

  1. Place chocolate and water in a deep, 1 1/2-quart, heat- resistant,

  non-metallic casserole. 2. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 45 seconds or
  until chocolate is melted. Stir to blend chocolate and water. 3. Add sugar,
  corn syrup and salt. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 9 minutes or until
  a candy thermometer reaches 240C8 F. (If a candy thermometer is not
  available, drop a small amount of the mixture into very cold water. The
  mixture should form a soft ball which flattens when removed from the water.
  DO NOT PLACE THERMOMETER IN MICROWAVE OVEN.) Stir every minute. 4.
  Gradually blend in cream and flavoring. Makes 2 cups