Christmas Coal Candy

Step 1

Line an 8x8 square baking dish with parchment paper.

Step 2

Heat white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, unsalted butter, fine sea salt and pure vanilla extract in a heavy bottom sauce pan.

Step 3

Stir constantly until mixture is smooth, approximately 5-7 minutes. Keep over low heat, the process it slow, but if you turn up the heat you run the risk of scalding the mixture. It WILL melt... slowly. If you are at a high altitude, this may take longer than stated, be patient.

Step 4

Remove from heat and whisk in black food coloring. You may need more or less depending on the brand. See notes.

Step 5

Pour into parchment lined dish and spread evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle with black or silver embellishments, if desired. Allow to cool fully before covering and chilling for a minimum of 8 hours.

Step 7

Lift parchment out of the pan and cut into 1-inch squares.

Step 8

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