Candy Cane Truffle Lollipops

• 84 miniature candy canes, divided
• 3 cups (18 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 tablespoon shortening

1. Remove hooks from 24 candy canes; set aside sticks. Crush hooks and remaining candy canes.
2. Place 2 cups chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream and 3/4 cup crushed candy canes to a boil; cook and stir until candy canes are melted. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate until firm.
3. Shape chocolate mixture into 24 balls; insert a candy cane stick into each truffle. In a microwave, melt shortening and remaining chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Dip truffles in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Roll in remaining crushed candy canes. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

canes, chocolate chips, heavy whipping cream, peppermint, shortening

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/candy-cane-truffle-lollipops/ (may not work)