Chocolate Covered Mints
Indulge in the perfect combination of cool, creamy mint and luscious chocolate with these easy-to-make Chocolate Covered Mints. Featuring a dreamy peppermint filling made with powdered sugar, butter, and heavy cream, each bite delivers a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a refreshing burst of flavor. These homemade treats are dipped in rich, silky semisweet chocolate, creating a glossy, decadent coating that makes them truly irresistible. Perfect for gifting, holiday parties, or a simple after-dinner dessert, these no-bake delights are quick to prepare and can be stored for up to two weeks. Whether you're satisfying a sweet tooth or impressing guests, these chocolate-covered mints are guaranteed to steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract
- 2 cups Semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil (or vegetable shortening)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, softened butter, heavy cream, and peppermint extract until smooth and well combined. The mixture should hold its shape but still be pliable.
Dust a clean surface with powdered sugar. Roll the mint mixture into small, marble-sized balls, then flatten each ball gently to form a disc, about 1/4 inch thick.
Place the discs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Transfer the sheet to the freezer and chill the mints for 20 minutes, or until firm.
While the mints are chilling, melt the semisweet chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and fully melted.
Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each mint disc into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Let the excess chocolate drip off before placing it back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Repeat this process for all the mints, then refrigerate them for 15 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened.
Once set, serve the chocolate covered mints immediately, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4082 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.0 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 110.8 g | 554% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 96 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 164 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 650.7 g | 237% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 611.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 1614 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
