** Chocolate Mint Creams Recipe
Learn how to make delicious Chocolate Mint Creams at home with this easy no-bake recipe. These homemade mint candies are perfect for the holidays or any time you crave a sweet and minty treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 24 mints 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Mint Creams:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Green food coloring (optional)
Chocolate Coating:
- 6 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother coating)
Instructions
- Making the Mint Creams: In a medium bowl, mix powdered sugar, butter, cream, peppermint extract, vanilla, salt, and food coloring (if using). Stir until a stiff, smooth dough forms. Adjust consistency with more cream or sugar if needed.
- Shaping the Mints: Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 teaspoon each), flatten into discs, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Coating in Chocolate: Melt chocolate with coconut oil until smooth. Dip each mint disc into the chocolate, tap off excess, and return to the sheet. Chill until set, about 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- For a festive touch, use red coloring or sprinkle crushed candy canes on top before the chocolate sets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: ~110 kcal
- Sugar: ~14 g
- Sodium: ~10 mg
- Fat: ~5 g
- Saturated Fat: ~3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~2 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~17 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~1 g
- Cholesterol: ~5 mg
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