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- 7½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- ⅓ cup evaporated milk
- ⅓ cup light corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons refined coconut oil
- 1 to 1½ teaspoons peppermint extract
- 24 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
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