MINTY CHOCOLATE CRACKLES

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Each December, I whip up big batches of these chewy mint morsels, then watch them disappear in a flash! Everyone I know enjoys them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup plus 4-1/2 teaspoons shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a microwave or double boiler, melt chocolate chips; cool slightly. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg, corn syrup, extract and melted chocolate. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Fold in candy. Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are firm and surface cracks (center will be soft). Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.

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Mya Valentine
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These crackles are amazing!


Bakar Abukaf
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These crackles are so delicious and easy to make. I love that they're made with wholesome ingredients.


Rh Ripon
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I've made these crackles several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat to bring to a party or a potluck.


Radhika Bhusal
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I made these crackles for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Md koi bhi
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These crackles are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.


Sabbir
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I'm not a big fan of mint chocolate, but I really enjoyed these crackles. The mint flavor is subtle and doesn't overpower the chocolate.


Afsar Khan
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These crackles are the perfect treat for a hot summer day. They're so light and refreshing.


Aaron Page
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I love the combination of mint and chocolate in these crackles. They're so refreshing and delicious.


Cherokee Smith
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These crackles are perfect for a party or a potluck. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Mr N Nkalani
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I made these crackles for my kids and they loved them. They're so easy to make and they're a healthy snack.


Shorifulislam09 09
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These are the best crackles I've ever had! The chocolate is rich and creamy, and the mint flavor is refreshing.


Raees Ali
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I'm not usually a fan of mint chocolate, but these crackles changed my mind. They're the perfect balance of sweet and minty.


Lwazi Ngwenya
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These crackles are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. The mint and chocolate flavors are perfect together.


Herbert Tootle
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I made these Minty Chocolate Crackles for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.