Rich and creamy, these Chocolate Covered Mint Patties are so easy to make and are incredibly scrumptious!
Chocolate Covered Mint Patties
This week is a no TV week in our home. I know, I’m totally mean. BUT, sometimes it’s nice to just kind of detach and remind the boys that they have LOTS of toys to play with. Plus, the weather has been beautiful – far too nice to miss while watching TV.
Of course, no TV means I need to be on top of my game. I have to be hands on all afternoon – no breaks. It’s harder than it sounds 🙂 Actually, these weeks are my favorites. I’m “forced” into being more active with the boys and getting them involved with my routine.
The boys have always loved helping in the kitchen. Some days that’s great…others, not so much. I figured out a meal plan for the week in advance and incorporated some recipes that I knew they could help with.
These Chocolate Covered Mint Patties are one of them. Recipes don’t get any easier than this and if you’ve never dipped candies before, patties are the perfect candy to start with. No balls rolling off of forks here! It’s fun and great for kids.
Sure, your patties may not be exactly the same size…but who cares! It’s fun and the rewards are these unbelievable patties! Smooth, refreshing mint centers surround by sweet, decadent chocolate. It just doesn’t get any better.
As much as I love peppermint, there is a very special place in my heart for mint. It’s like a breath of fresh air. Two breaths if you’re like me 🙂 This is one recipe I urge you to try. You honestly can’t mess it up and you are just going to go crazy for these fabulous mint patties!
More Mint Treats
- Cream Cheese Mints
- Chocolate Mint Brownies
- Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies
- Chocolate Mint Cream Cheese Buttons
How To Make Chocolate Mint Patties
Chocolate Covered Mint Patties
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 5 Tbls butter softened
- 1 1/2 tsp mint extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- green food coloring start with a couple drops and add more until desired color is achieved
- 4-5 cups powdered sugar
- 10 oz chocolate candy coating I used CandiQuik
Instructions
- Combine corn syrup, butter, extract, salt, and food coloring in a medium size bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Stir in 1 cup of powdered sugar at a time until mixture is too stiff to stir.
- Add more powdered sugar and knead mixture until it no longer sticks to your hands, adding more powdered sugar as necessary.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and place on trays or baking sheets lined with waxed paper.
- Flatten 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 chocolate candy coating according to package directions.
- Dip the candies into the melted chocolate with a fork, tap off the extra, and place back on the waxed paper.
- Repeat until all candies have been coated.
- Let candies set up until chocolate is firm before storing in an airtight container.
- Candies can be frozen in single layers separated by waxed paper if desired.
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More refreshing mint recipes:
Mint Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
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Karen says
These are fantastically easy to make! Thanks for the recipe 🙂 One question… I used salted butter and found my patties were a little salty. Should I have used unsalted butter or perhaps left out the 1/2 tsp of salt if using salted butter?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Exactly Karen. I always use unsalted butter but if you have salted butter on hand, just omit the salt. Thanks!
Brooke says
Wow these look delicious! These will be a great Christmas treat to make especially for my gluten-free friends. Also loved the linked mint recipes at the bottom. I want to try them all!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks so much Brooke!
mary says
I am thinking of adding these to some Christmas cookie trays this year….any suggestions on storing and for how long?
Kim says
Trish, I pinned these awhile back and just tried to make them, but my mints are melting into my chocolate. I didn’t have any CandiQuik so I used chocolate chips and shortening. Just melted them over a bowl of warm water. The chocolate isn’t very warm at all but my mints are oozing all over my fork and chocolate. Any suggestions for next time? I know, buy CandiQuik LOL. FYI, the mint taste great!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yeah, CandiQuik is really my favorite. It makes stuff like this SO easy. But honestly, the mints shouldn’t melt down at all. Maybe try chilling them for 30 minutes in the fridge first?
Melissa says
These look amazing! Now, this might be a silly question, but can you use peppermint extract or would it not taste the same as mint extract? Peppermint and mint extract are two different things, right…?!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You could use peppermint but mint and peppermint are two different flavors. Depends on which one you want 🙂
Cheryl @ That's What Che Said... says
I featured you at Monday FUNday! Thanks so much for linking up and please grab a feature button! xo- Cheryl
http://www.thatswhatchesaid.net/2014/st-patricks-day-projects-and-treats/
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s so much for the feature Cheryl!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
OMG peppermint patties are my favorite! I didn’t realize you could make them at home!!!!! Stopping by to pin this and let you know I featured it on my blog today!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Jessi!!
Kari @ the Sweetest Memory says
These look so amazing! Chocolate and mint are my two favorite flavors. I had no idea peppermint patties could be made homemade! I am pinning this, and so have to try this. Yum! Kari
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Totally can Kari and they are SO easy too! You’re going to love this 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Cindy Eikenberg says
Trish, these look seriously amazing! I love using CandiQuik, it’s pretty great, isn’t it? Thank you so much for sharing at Best of the Weekend – pinning and sharing! Hope you have a happy Sunday and a wonderful week!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Cindy!
Kayla says
These are perfect! Now I won’t have to pay through my nose for thin mints 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Kayla!
Arin says
I made these yesterday and they turned out fantastic. I needed a little more chocolate than the recipe called for and used about 4 cups and a little extra icing sugar. They’re not quite as pretty as the ones in the picture but they look better than I thought they would! I think next time I’ll add a little more mint flavour but my husband says they’re perfect the way they are, I guess it depends on preference! Thanks for the great recipe, I will definitely be making these again!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s awesome Arin! So glad you gave the recipe a try 🙂
Christine says
Wow! Peppermint patties were my favorite candy growing up. So much so that I splurged on peppermint extract while visiting civilization (aka-Hong Kong). I love that you get your boys in the kitchen doing this…I think mine would have great fun. Liking the no TV week idea-especially if it means more kids-on recipes like this! Pinning and following you!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Peppermint patties are the best! And this recipe is really a great way to have your kids get in the kitchen and help. Thanks so much for the pin and the follow!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
We really do try to limit the tv during the week. But it sure would be easier if the weather would hurry up and get nice! I’m so ready for spring this year. These are the prettiest mint patties…love that pop of green!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I hear that Jocelyn! Get these kids outside 🙂 Thank you so much!
Sandra says
I loved these. I pinned them earlier this week and didn’t even know they were yours. Thanks for linking up to our party – Eat. Create. Party! Love that you posted these! xo San
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Sandra!
Sarah @ Miss CandiQuik says
These look like pure perfection. The green color is so bright and perfect! In my mind, you can’t really go wrong with mint and chocolate…sharing! p.s. hope to see you at BlogHer Food ’14 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Sarah! You’re so sweet 🙂 I am sadly not going to BlogHer Food this year. I’m going to BlogHer in San Jose instead. No flying 😉 Thanks for stopping by!