Minted Chocolate Pears(Microwave)  
["1 c. sugar", "2 c. water", "1 1/2 tsp. vanilla", "4 small pears", "10 (7 oz.) pkg. chocolate covered mint patties", "1/4 c. cream"]
["Combine sugar, water and vanilla in glass baking dish. Microwave, covered, on High for 5 minutes or until mixture boils. Peel and core pears; cut into halves.", "Place in hot mixture. Microwave on High for 2 minutes.", "Microwave on Medium for 5 minutes until pears are tender.", "Cool.", "Combine mint patties and cream in a small glass bowl; microwave on Medium for 2 minutes or until mints are melted.", "Mix well.", "Drain pears; place in serving dishes.", "Top with chocolate mint sauce.", "Serve with whipped cream or Cool Whip.", "Yields 4 servings."]
["sugar", "water", "vanilla", "pears", "chocolate covered mint patties", "cream"]