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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar (less than 1 pound), divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- 10 ounces 70%-cacao bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
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