CHOCOLATE COVERED MINTS
These are from Helen Jones, a member of the Sewing Bee at my church. She is a fine quilter and even finer person.The passive time (chill time and waiting to harden) I count as "cooking time". This recipe was not as easy for me as it sounded, so I am updating the recipe as I learn better how to make these mints. Yes, they were worth the trouble! Everyone loved them!... so did I...
Provided by Sweetiebarbara
Categories Candy
Time 2h50m
Yield 8 dozen small patties, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine confectioner's sugar, butter, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract.
- Add evaporated milk and mix well.
- Drop 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon into small bowl of confectioners sugar.
- Dust fingers with the sugar for easier rolling.
- Roll into small balls and place on a waxed paper lined cookie sheet.
- Chill for 20 minutes.
- Flatten with a glass to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Chill for 30 minutes.
- In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips.
- Dip patties and place on a waxed paper to harden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.8, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 14, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 21, Protein 0.6
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MD shwen mia
[email protected]These mints are a bit too minty for my taste. I think I'll try using a different type of mint extract next time.
Gabriella Bernard
[email protected]These mints are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using a semisweet chocolate next time.
Nati Temetem
[email protected]These mints are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. I've already eaten three in a row.
SK Ebrahim YT
[email protected]These mints are a great way to use up leftover chocolate. I always have a few bars of chocolate in my pantry, and I love to make these mints when I'm looking for a quick and easy treat.
mirza shahzab
[email protected]These mints are the perfect gift for any occasion. I always make a batch for my friends and family for Christmas, and they always love them.
Emilirose Wakefield
[email protected]These mints are so cute! I love the way they look when they're all lined up in a row.
Thomas Stelly
[email protected]I've tried making these mints with different types of chocolate, and they're always delicious. My favorite is to use a dark chocolate with a high cocoa content.
Stella Onamu
[email protected]These mints are the perfect after-dinner treat. They're light and refreshing, and they help to cleanse the palate.
Hina Abbas
[email protected]I love how easy these mints are to make. I can whip up a batch in no time, and they're always a hit with my guests.
Moses Adegboyega
[email protected]These mints are so delicious! The chocolate is rich and creamy, and the mint filling is perfectly refreshing.
Abshiro Maxamuud
[email protected]I've been making these chocolate-covered mints for years, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.
Khawla Bouti
[email protected]These chocolate-covered mints are the perfect sweet treat! They're easy to make and always a hit with my friends and family.