Peppermint Patties…*
…a refreshing finish to any meal
First things first: I LOVE the combination of chocolate and mint. There’s just something about the taste that is so refreshing—I can’t get enough! Anyone that knows me well is aware that I always need a little taste of chocolate after every meal—breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Usually I opt for whatever I can find in the house (which is usually a handful of chocolate chips from my baking stash) but I prefer to have something minty when possible. York Peppermint Patties and/or Junior Mints are of course, the perfect solution. My problem is that I eat all of them in one sitting. My solution? Homemade Peppermint Patties. These little bites of goodness are the perfect way to end a fabulous meal, anytime of the day. The chocolate kicks my craving to the curb, and the mint is just “minty” enough to provide a refreshing finish. On top of that, I individually wrapped them and stored them in the freezer so I won’t be tempted eat them all at once ;)
…a refreshing finish to any meal
First things first: I LOVE the combination of chocolate and mint. There’s just something about the taste that is so refreshing—I can’t get enough! Anyone that knows me well is aware that I always need a little taste of chocolate after every meal—breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Usually I opt for whatever I can find in the house (which is usually a handful of chocolate chips from my baking stash) but I prefer to have something minty when possible. York Peppermint Patties and/or Junior Mints are of course, the perfect solution. My problem is that I eat all of them in one sitting. My solution? Homemade Peppermint Patties. These little bites of goodness are the perfect way to end a fabulous meal, anytime of the day. The chocolate kicks my craving to the curb, and the mint is just “minty” enough to provide a refreshing finish. On top of that, I individually wrapped them and stored them in the freezer so I won’t be tempted eat them all at once ;)
The Ingredients…*
…Recipe by How Sweet it is
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Drop of peppermint extract
1-2 cups chocolate chips
…Recipe by How Sweet it is
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Drop of peppermint extract
1-2 cups chocolate chips
The Instructions…*
(1) In an electric mixer, beat first 5 ingredients until smooth
(2) Scoop into a bowl and place in the refrigerator to set
(3) Once firm, roll into one inch balls; Push down to flatten
(4) Set in freeze for another 60 minutes
(5) Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in microwave for 30 second intervals
(6) Remove patties from freezer and dip in chocolate, setting on wax paper
(7) Freeze again until ready to eat…then enjoy :)
(1) In an electric mixer, beat first 5 ingredients until smooth
(2) Scoop into a bowl and place in the refrigerator to set
(3) Once firm, roll into one inch balls; Push down to flatten
(4) Set in freeze for another 60 minutes
(5) Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in microwave for 30 second intervals
(6) Remove patties from freezer and dip in chocolate, setting on wax paper
(7) Freeze again until ready to eat…then enjoy :)