Chocolate Covered Mint Patties (Print Format)
Cool peppermint filling meets smooth chocolate in these delightful homemade mint patties.
# Ingredients:
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1/3 cup light corn syrup
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5 tablespoons butter, softened
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1 1/2 teaspoons mint extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Green food coloring, start with a couple drops and add more until desired color is achieved
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4-5 cups powdered sugar
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10 ounces chocolate candy coating (e.g., CandiQuik)
# Steps:
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Combine light corn syrup, softened butter, mint extract, salt, and green food coloring in a medium-sized bowl. Stir until well mixed.
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Gradually stir in 1 cup of powdered sugar at a time until the mixture becomes too stiff to stir.
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Add more powdered sugar and knead the mixture by hand until it no longer sticks to your hands, adding additional powdered sugar as needed.
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Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on wax paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten each ball using the bottom of a flat cup or your hand.
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Cover patties with another sheet of wax paper and refrigerate for 60-90 minutes until firm.
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Melt the chocolate candy coating according to the package directions.
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Dip each patty into the melted chocolate using a fork, tap off excess chocolate, and place back on the wax paper.
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Let the chocolates set until firm. Store in an airtight container or freeze in single layers separated by waxed paper as desired.
# Tips:
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Candies can be frozen in single layers separated by waxed paper to maintain freshness.