Chocolate Covered Mint Patties Recipe
These Chocolate Covered Mint Patties are a refreshing homemade treat combining a soft, mint-flavored center with a rich chocolate coating. Perfect for mint lovers, these candies offer a delightful balance of sweetness and cooling mint, made from scratch with simple ingredients and a smooth chocolate shell.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 mint patties 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Mint Patty Center
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoons mint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring, start with a couple drops and add more until desired color is achieved
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating
- 10 ounces chocolate candy coating (e.g., CandiQuik)
Instructions
- Prepare base mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, combine light corn syrup, softened butter, mint extract, salt, and green food coloring. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended and the mixture is uniform in color.
- Incorporate powdered sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar one cup at a time, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes too stiff to stir with a spoon.
- Knead dough: Turn the mixture out onto a clean surface and knead by hand, adding additional powdered sugar as needed, until the dough is no longer sticky and can be handled easily.
- Shape patties: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place each ball onto wax paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten each ball evenly using the bottom of a flat cup or your hand to form patties.
- Chill patties: Cover the patties with another sheet of wax paper and refrigerate for 60 to 90 minutes until firm to the touch, which helps them hold their shape during coating.
- Melt chocolate: Melt the chocolate candy coating following the package instructions, ensuring the chocolate is smooth and completely melted for easy dipping.
- Coat patties: Using a fork, dip each chilled patty into the melted chocolate, fully coating it. Tap off any excess chocolate and place the coated patty back onto the wax paper.
- Set candies: Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature until firm. Once set, store the mint patties in an airtight container or freeze them between layers of waxed paper to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Adjust the green food coloring in small increments to achieve your preferred shade of mint green.
- If you prefer a stronger mint flavor, you can increase the amount of mint extract slightly but avoid overpowering the candy.
- Ensure the patties are well chilled before dipping in chocolate to prevent melting and ensure a smooth coating.
- Use a fork for dipping to allow excess chocolate to drip off, avoiding a thick coating.
- Store candies in a cool, dry place or refrigerate if your environment is warm to keep the chocolate from melting.
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