Best 3 Chocolate Mint Surprises Recipes
Indulge in a delightful journey of chocolate and mint flavors with our collection of Chocolate Mint Surprises. Discover a symphony of recipes that blend the rich decadence of chocolate with the refreshing coolness of mint, creating a taste sensation that will tantalize your palate. From quick and easy treats to more elaborate creations, this article offers a range of recipes that cater to every skill level and occasion. Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the diverse array of chocolate mint desserts, including no-bake cheesecakes, velvety mousses, refreshing sorbets, and delectable cookies. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a harmonious balance of flavors, textures, and aromas, ensuring an unforgettable gustatory experience.
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CHOCOLATE MINT SURPRISE COOKIES
A Christmasy chocolate cookie with the surprise of a mint kiss inside
Provided by Aimee
Categories Dessert
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick spray, or line with parchment paper.
- Unwrap the peppermint kisses, and set them aside.
- Put sugar in a small bowl.
- (Optional) Crush 1 peppermint candy cane finely, and stir it into the bowl of white sugar
- In a a medium sized bowl combine your cake mix, eggs and vegetable oil (and peppermint extract if desired) and stir together to make a thick cookie batter.
- Take a small bit of dough and flatten it in your hand and put 1 peppermint kiss in the middle. Fold the dough around the kiss and roll into a ball.
- Roll the cookie ball in the sugar and place on a cookie sheet.
- Place about 12 balls on the cookie sheet, each about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the tops start to split and the cookies look down.
- Remove the tray from the oven, and let the cookies set on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes. Then remove them to a cooling rack to continue cooling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 158 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHOCOLATE MINT SURPRISE CHRISTMAS COOKIES
These look great for christmas treats for kids to leave for Santa and they will have a blast making for him! I know that my kids don't care for the normal peppermint candy canes yet, so you can probably omit those and add more of the mini chocolate chips instead! I also found them to be egg free, which should be great for those allergic or don't care for them and they still worked out great! As for the amount of Hershey kisses to use, I am not sure on the size of bags they come in, so I am guessing on the amount for the ingredients. You can probably add more or less to suit for the recipe. Enjoy!
Provided by LDSMom128
Categories Dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Using a medium sized ziploc bag, crush the candy canes in little pieces. Cut the hershey kisses in half. I found that a whole hershey kiss was too much for the cookies, but a half one is perfect!
- Heat your oven to 375.
- Add the butter to a stand or hand-held mixer and mix well until smooth. Add the sugars and mix well. Add the almond and vanilla extract and mix well. Add the flour and mix very well on low speed until well mixed.
- With a wooden spoon mix in the crushed candy canes and the mini chocolate chips well.
- Scoop out a teaspoon of dough and add one half of a hershey kiss. Roll up the dough in a ball to keep the kiss inside! Place the dough balls on a parchment covered cookie pan and bake for 10-12 minutes and golden. Allow them to cool for about 2 minutes before removing from the pan and allow to cool. I have found having a sheet of tin foil on your table or counter works great in cooling cookies!
- In a medium sauce pan, add the white chocolate chips and the 6 tablespoons of shortening. Melt slowly on medium/low heat as not to burn the chocolate.
- Divide the melted chocolate into 3 cups. In the first two cups, add a bit of green and a bit red food coloring seperately to the shades that you like. Using a fork, drizzle the colored chocolate over the cookies to decorate. The kids will love this part! Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.5, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 14.6, Sodium 44.2, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 10.7, Protein 1.4
MINT SURPRISE COOKIES
This cookie is a Christmas tradition started by my grandmother. She used to always mail them along with her "Minnesota Bars" (#162331). I have a note on the recipe card that it was originally a winner in Pillsbury's 1st Grand National by Miss Laura Rott of Naperville, Illinois. (One bite and you'll know why it won.) The original recipe called for one package of Rockwood Chocolate Mint Wafers. I've never been able to find them in the store so I use Andes Mint Baking Pieces. I'm sure you could also melt regular chocolate chips and add a little mint flavoring as well. I posted the "refrigerator cookie" method because I think it's easier. You can also chill dough for just two hours, then enclose chocolate in 1 tbsp. of dough. Bake according to directions. COOKING TIME INCLUDES FOUR HOURS OF CHILLING.
Provided by Julie
Categories Dessert
Time 4h25m
Yield 24 Cookies, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sift flour, soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar well.
- Add eggs, water, and vanilla.
- Blend in dry ingredients gradually; mix thoroughly.
- Shape dough into rolls 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper. Chill at least four hours.
- Meanwhile, melt chocolate and cut into small, round wafers (the shape isn't so important -- just enough to fill the center of the cookie).
- Cut dough in slices 1/8" thick. Place on cookie sheet. Top one slice of dough with chocolate wafer. Cover with second slice and seal edges.
- Top with walnut half.
- Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the flavor of your truffles. Look for chocolate with a high cocoa content (70% or higher) and a smooth, velvety texture.
- Be patient: Making truffles takes time and patience. Don't rush the process, or your truffles will not turn out well.
- Keep your ingredients cold: The colder your ingredients, the easier it will be to work with them and the better your truffles will turn out.
- Use a piping bag to fill your truffles: This will help you create evenly shaped truffles and prevent them from becoming messy.
- Chill your truffles before serving: This will help them set and firm up, and it will also make them easier to handle.
Conclusion:
Chocolate mint surprises are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover chocolate. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of truffles that will impress your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give chocolate mint surprises a try. You won't be disappointed!
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