| Melting Instructions: |
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Oven: Put oven temperature on very lowest setting (150-170) Put 10 1/2 oz. of chocolate (one bag) in each bowl, put all three bowls of chocolate in oven until melted. (About 20 minutes)
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Microwave: Very cautiously (chocolate will burn) melt 1 layer (10 1/2 oz at a time, one minute at a time on medium. Stir...don't wait for chocolate to lose its form...it won't. If not melted, repeat and stir until it is. |
| Making of Mints: |
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Preparation: Tear off wax paper 4" longer than the pan. Center it in your pan and crease it with your fingernail on all four sides so it lays flat in pan. Place small dabs of chocolate under each corner to hold wax paper down. |
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Layering Chocolate: Take 1 bowl of melted chocolate (10 1/2 oz). Add proper amount of oil and stir. Spread evenly on wax paper in pan. Pound pan on cupboard to make smooth and remove air bubbles. Let stand until chocolate loses its shine or glossy look. (about 15 minutes). Repeat whole process with green layer and top chocolate layer. As soon as the top layer has lost its shine, it's ready to cut.
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Cutting Mints: In order for your mints to look nice in a box, you must take your time when cutting, and make sure they are as exact in size as possible. Mark pan 1 1/2" on the ling side of pan and 1 1/8" on the short side. For straighter cutting use a T-square. Use a glove when boxing mints to prevent fingerprints. |
| Helpful Hints: |
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Before you cut your mints, gently pick up each end of wax paper to loosen the dabs of chocolate holding the wax paper down. Mints won't stick in those places if you do. |
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If you wait too long between layers, they won't bond. If this happens, place pan in 100° oven to rewarm chocolate, or heat with a warm hair-dryer. Let it sit on counter until shine is gone and continue. |
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Once you have spread your chocolate on, do not keep working it. Pound it and let it set. |
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If you heat your last layer a little bit warmer, it will make your mints smoother. Don't move your pan once you've pounded the layer. |