Description
These Chocolate Mint Creams are delightful homemade candies featuring a smooth peppermint-flavored cream center coated in rich semisweet chocolate. Perfect for mint and chocolate lovers, they combine refreshing peppermint extract with sweet confectioners’ sugar, creating a creamy filling that’s dipped in melted chocolate and chilled to perfection. This recipe yields about 24 pieces and is ideal for gifting or enjoying as a cool, refreshing treat.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Coating
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
Peppermint Cream Center
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- Green food coloring (optional, a few drops)
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips and shortening together by heating in 30-second intervals. Stir after each interval until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Peppermint Extract: Stir in the peppermint extract thoroughly into the melted chocolate until evenly blended, creating a flavorful coating.
- Prepare the Cream Centers: In a separate bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, water, and a few drops of green food coloring if desired. Mix until smooth and uniform in color and texture.
- Shape the Creams: Take about 1 teaspoon of the peppermint cream mixture and roll it into small balls. Flatten each ball into a disc shape and place them on waxed paper. Refrigerate these discs until they are firm and set.
- Coat with Chocolate: Using a fork, carefully dip each peppermint cream disc into the melted chocolate mixture, letting any excess chocolate drip off. Place the coated creams back onto waxed paper for setting.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the coated candies until the chocolate hardens completely. Once firm, store the Chocolate Mint Creams in an airtight container inside the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use shortening to help the chocolate coating become smooth and glossy.
- Green food coloring is optional and just adds a festive touch to the cream centers.
- Ensure the cream centers are firm before dipping to prevent them from breaking apart.
- Store the candies refrigerated to keep them firm and fresh for up to two weeks.
- For a stronger mint flavor, adjust peppermint extract amount according to taste.
