Description
Christmas Mints are delightful, refreshing treats perfect for the holiday season, combining the flavors of mint and chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and butter.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then mix in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper and let them set.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler, then dip each mint into the chocolate.
- Place the chocolate-covered mints back on the wax paper to cool and harden.
Notes
- Store mints in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top of the chocolate before it hardens.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract to taste for a stronger or milder mint flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop and dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg