Description
Delicious homemade chocolate covered mint patties with a smooth peppermint-flavored filling coated in rich semi-sweet or dark chocolate. These no-bake treats are perfect for holiday gifting or enjoying as a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
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Mint Filling
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- Pinch of salt
Chocolate Coating
- 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped or chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the Mint Filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, softened butter, heavy cream, peppermint extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until a smooth and thick dough forms. If the mixture is too soft to shape, chill it in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Shape the Patties: Scoop small amounts of the dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Flatten each ball into a disc shape. Place the discs onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 20 to 30 minutes until they become firm.
- Melt the Chocolate: While the mint patties chill, melt the chocolate and optional coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate is smooth and completely melted.
- Dip the Patties: Remove the mint discs from the freezer and dip each one into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off. Place the dipped patties back onto the parchment-lined tray.
- Set the Chocolate: Chill the chocolate-coated patties in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes until the coating is fully set and firm.
- Store Properly: Store the finished mint patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For a festive look, add a drop of green food coloring to the mint filling.
- Try using white chocolate instead of dark for a sweeter flavor variation.
- These chocolate covered mint patties make fantastic homemade holiday gifts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg
