CHOCOLATE COVERED MINTS
These are from Helen Jones, a member of the Sewing Bee at my church. She is a fine quilter and even finer person.The passive time (chill time and waiting to harden) I count as "cooking time". This recipe was not as easy for me as it sounded, so I am updating the recipe as I learn better how to make these mints. Yes, they were worth the trouble! Everyone loved them!... so did I...
Provided by Sweetiebarbara
Categories Candy
Time 2h50m
Yield 8 dozen small patties, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine confectioner's sugar, butter, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract.
- Add evaporated milk and mix well.
- Drop 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon into small bowl of confectioners sugar.
- Dust fingers with the sugar for easier rolling.
- Roll into small balls and place on a waxed paper lined cookie sheet.
- Chill for 20 minutes.
- Flatten with a glass to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Chill for 30 minutes.
- In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips.
- Dip patties and place on a waxed paper to harden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.8, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 14, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 21, Protein 0.6
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