Chocolate Covered Mint Patties Recipe
Indulge in these creamy and decadent Chocolate Covered Mint Patties that are simple to prepare and absolutely delicious. Perfect for a sweet treat any time of year!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 60 patties
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Mint Filling:
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoons mint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring (start with a couple drops)
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating:
- 10 oz chocolate candy coating (such as CandiQuik)
Instructions
- Prepare Mint Filling: In a medium bowl, mix together corn syrup, softened butter, mint extract, salt, and green food coloring until well combined.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually stir in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until the mixture becomes stiff.
- Knead the Mixture: Continue adding powdered sugar and kneading the mixture until it no longer sticks to your hands.
- Form Patties: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, flatten them, and place them on waxed paper-lined trays.
- Chill: Cover with another sheet of waxed paper and refrigerate for 60-90 minutes until firm.
- Coat with Chocolate: Melt chocolate candy coating as per package instructions. Dip the patties in chocolate, tap off excess, and place back on waxed paper.
- Set and Store: Allow the chocolate to set before storing the candies in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze the patties separated by waxed paper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 72 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
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