Description
Delicious homemade Chocolate Mint Creams featuring a smooth, peppermint-flavored cream center coated in rich semisweet chocolate. These no-bake, easy-to-make treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a refreshing mint twist.
Ingredients
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Mint Cream Center
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- A few drops green food coloring (optional)
Chocolate Coating
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening or coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Mint Cream: In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, softened butter, heavy cream, peppermint extract, and green food coloring if desired. Beat the mixture until it forms a smooth, pliable dough.
- Shape the Creams: Roll the dough into small 1-inch balls. Then flatten each ball slightly into a disc shape. Place the discs onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the Creams: Refrigerate the discs for 30 minutes or until they are firm enough to handle for dipping.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a double boiler or microwave (using short bursts and stirring frequently), melt together the semisweet chocolate chips and shortening or coconut oil until smooth and glossy.
- Dip the Creams in Chocolate: Using a fork or dipping tool, coat each chilled mint disc completely with the melted chocolate. Return the coated creams to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Set the Chocolate: Place the dipped creams back into the refrigerator and chill for another 30 minutes until the chocolate coating is firm and set.
- Store Properly: Keep the finished chocolate mint creams refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain their freshness.
Notes
- Omit green food coloring for a classic white mint center.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute plant-based butter and heavy cream, and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Ensure the chocolate is fully set before storing to avoid melting or stickiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
