Description
Delicious and refreshing homemade Chocolate Covered Mint Patties that are perfect for holiday treats or anytime you crave a minty chocolate delight. These bite-sized candies feature a creamy, sweet mint filling coated in smooth chocolate, made easy with simple ingredients and no baking required.
Ingredients
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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, a few drops until desired color
- 4-5 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating
- 10 ounces chocolate candy coating (such as CandiQuik)
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the light corn syrup, softened butter, mint extract, salt, and green food coloring. Stir these well until the mixture is smooth and evenly colored.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually stir in powdered sugar, about one cup at a time, until the mixture becomes too stiff to stir comfortably.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the mixture to a surface and knead with your hands, adding more powdered sugar as needed until the dough is no longer sticky and can be shaped easily.
- Form Balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them spaced apart on trays or baking sheets lined with waxed paper.
- Flatten Patties: Use a flat-bottomed cup or your hand to flatten each ball into a patty shape.
- Chill Patties: Cover the patties with another sheet of waxed paper and refrigerate for 60-90 minutes until firm and set.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate candy coating according to the package instructions, typically by heating gently until smooth.
- Dip Patties in Chocolate: Using a fork, dip each mint patty into the melted chocolate, tap off any excess coating, and place it back on the waxed paper-lined tray.
- Coat All Patties: Continue dipping each patty until all are covered with chocolate.
- Set Candies: Allow the coated candies to sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens and sets completely.
- Storage: Store the candies in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze the patties in single layers separated by waxed paper.
Notes
- Adjust green food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of minty green.
- Ensure the chocolate coating is melted slowly to avoid burning or seizing.
- Refrigerate patties thoroughly before dipping to maintain shape during the coating process.
- Waxed paper is essential to prevent sticking both when forming and setting the patties.
- These mint patties can be frozen for up to 3 months for convenient long-term storage.
