If you like peppermint patties or thin mints you can start jumping for joy right now! These candies have just the right amount of peppermint and chocolate to make you mouth do a happy dance! My original recipe from Sweets In The Raw, Naturally Healthy Desserts required a food processor, but I have updated this version to be just as tasty but even easier…and no equipment required!
Here is a video to show you just how easy they are to make!
If you like peppermint patties or thin mints you can start jumping for joy right now! These candies have just the right amount of peppermint and chocolate to make you mouth do a happy dance!
Servings | Prep Time |
24 candies | 10 minutes |
Passive Time |
20 minutes to freeze |
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If you like peppermint patties or thin mints you can start jumping for joy right now! These candies have just the right amount of peppermint and chocolate to make you mouth do a happy dance!
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Ingredients
Mint Filling
- 1/2 cup coconut butter
- 1/4 cup refined coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Chocolate
- 1/4 cup refined coconut oil
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons yacon syrup
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
Servings: candies
Instructions
Mint Filling
- Mix all ingredients together and evenly divided into silicone mold. (About 1 tablespoon per candy) Set in freezer for 20 minutes while you make the chocolate.
Chocolate
- Mix all ingredients in to bowl adding cacoa powder last. Whisk until well blended. Remove frozen mint disks from mold and dip into chocolate sauce. Set finished candies on plate lined with parchment paper and then place back in to freezer.
Recipe Notes
Helpful Hints:
These should be eaten straight from the freezer for the perfect texture and to avoid a mess...unless you plan on licking the melted chocolate from your fingers. 🙂
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