True Love Truffles (1/2)

  Servings       : 1
  Categories     : Candies

        3/4   cup Sugar
        3/8   cup butter, NO substitute
        1/2   can Evaporated Milk, 5 OZ
          1   package Andes Mints, Per Package, 4.67 oz pkg (56total
        1/2   jar marshmallow cream, 7 oz
        1/2   teaspoon Vanilla Extract
        1/2   pound Chocolate Chips, White
        1/4   cup Chocolate Chips, Semi-Sweet Morsels

  In a heavy  saucepan, combine sugar, butter and milk.  Bring to a boil over
  medium heat, stirring constantly.  Reduce heat; cook and stir until a candy
  thermometer reads 236° (soft-ball stage).  Remove from the heat.  Stir in
  candies until melted and mixture is well blended.  Stir in marshmallow creme
  and vanilla until smooth.  
  **This takes a lot of stirring**

  Spread into a buttered 15 x 10 x 1 pan.  cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.  Cut
  into 96 pieces; roll each into a ball (mixture will be soft).  Place on a waxed
  paper-lined baking sheet.  In a heavy saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt 18
  oz (per batch) of white chocolate and chocolate chips.  Dip balls in melted
  chocolate---use ice tongs/bar condiment tongs for dipping into chocolate
  mixture; place on waxed paper to harden.  Store in an airtight container. 

  Dipped by hand and swirled tops with index finger.

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  Yield: 8 dozen