Description
Homemade mint‑flavored centers coated in chocolate for a refreshing, sweet treat.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup light corn syrup
- 5 Tbsp butter, softened
- 1½ tsp mint extract
- ½ tsp salt
- green food coloring (a few drops, more as desired)
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
- 10 oz chocolate candy coating (e.g. CandiQuik)
Instructions
- Combine corn syrup, softened butter, mint extract, salt, and food coloring in a medium bowl; stir until well combined.
- Stir in 1 cup of powdered sugar at a time until mixture becomes too stiff to stir.
- Add more powdered sugar and knead until the mixture no longer sticks to your hands, adding more as needed.
- Roll the mixture into 1‑inch balls and place on trays or baking sheets lined with waxed paper.
- Flatten each ball with a flat‑bottomed cup or your hand.
- Cover with another sheet of waxed paper and refrigerate for 60–90 minutes or until firm.
- Melt the chocolate candy coating according to package directions.
- Using a fork, dip each mint patty into the melted chocolate, tap off excess, and place back on the waxed paper.
- Repeat until all patties are coated.
- Let the chocolate set fully before storing in an airtight container (can be frozen in single layers separated by waxed paper if desired).
Notes
- The patties may vary in size and thickness—don’t worry, they’ll still taste great.
- If corn syrup is unavailable, alternatives like a sugar dissolved in hot water mixture or honey have been used (but texture may vary).
- Use peppermint extract instead of mint extract for a stronger mint flavor, if desired.
- Store in an airtight container; freeze in single layers separated by waxed paper for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Calories: 72 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg
