One of the nice side effects of the holidays is letting go a bit on our diets and enjoying some of the treats of the season. One of my favorite flavors in the world is chocolate/mint. Here is a recipe that helps you fill that 'need' and provides treats to share with friends.
Chocolate Mint Patties
1 pound of powdered sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 teaspoons peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup evaporated milk
2 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
Combine the sugar, butter, peppermint and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Add the milk and mix to combine. This should work into a pliable 'dough'. Roll into small balls and place on waxed paper. Chill for 15-20 minutes then flatten with the bottom of a glass into a patty. Chill for an additional 30 minutes.
Melt the chocolate chips and shortening. Dip the mint patties in the chocolate and place back on the waxed paper to harden. You can also freeze them a bit to hurry up the process. Makes 4-5 dozen depending on the size of your mint patties.
Ideas . . .
Before the chocolate hardens, you can sprinkle them with crushed candy cane treats.
Don't like mint? Think about orange extract with some finely grated zest.
White chocolate chips would make an interesting coating, too.
You can drizzle the chocolate-covered mints with a contrasting melted chocolate.
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