Solarbird 
@gavi I'd call them a success. The finish is a little smoother and closer to shiny than the source chocolate, which I presume comes down to the shortening? But I don't know! I have MUCH less experience in confectionary than baking.
Tastes good! I was worried the chocolate might be a little light, but it's not. The peppermint has a good snap, which I think is nice. The chocolate is a bit melty, though, so I think these should be stored in the fridge.
(or maybe the freezer? freezer peppermint is really good in general, why not here?)
and now we wait.
i think these'll be okay. the only sad part is how much wasted chocolate there is from the dunking process.
MOVE MOVE MOVE MOVE MOVE BEFORE EVERYTHING MELTS
because holy shit it is melting
i always forget how fast confectionary is once you really get going
normally tbh i'd just microwave but kinda figured this time let's try it the double-boiler way
particularly with the SHORTENING
Let's see if confectionary is going to be any kinder to me than baking
and in! It's slid between stuff so not worth photographs.
TOMORROW WE CHOCOLATE!
or maybe sunday, maybe i'll do this on sunday for #monsterdon idk