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Submitted by mel6389

Three-ingredient chocolate peppermint mints made with chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and mint extract. No baking, no candy thermometer needed.

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

25 min

COOK

5 min

READY

4 hrs

Three ingredients, no oven, no candy thermometer. These chocolate peppermint mints are one of the simplest confections you can make at home. Melted chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk create a fudgy, smooth base, and a teaspoon of mint extract gives each drop that cool, sharp peppermint punch.

The key is low heat. Melting the chocolate with the condensed milk slowly prevents scorching and keeps the mixture glossy. Once the peppermint is stirred in, you just drop small spoonfuls onto waxed paper and walk away. They set up on their own over several hours without any refrigeration.

These are the kind of homemade candy that looks like you spent way more effort than you actually did. Great for gifting during the holidays or stashing in a covered container on the counter.

Pro Tips

  • Stir constantly while melting to prevent the chocolate from seizing or sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Keep the spoonfuls small and uniform. They spread slightly as they set, so smaller drops give you neater, rounder mints.
  • Don’t refrigerate. Cold temperatures cause condensation on the surface, which makes the chocolate bloom and turn chalky.

Variations

  • Use white chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet for a peppermint bark-style look and a sweeter flavor.
  • Stir in crushed candy canes before dropping for added crunch and a festive appearance.
  • Swap mint extract for orange extract and top each drop with a sliver of candied orange peel.

Ingredients

12 346.8
OUNCES ML/G CHOCOLATE CHIP
14 404.6
1 5
TEASPOON ML MINT EXTRACT *

Directions

Melt chocolate and milk slowly over low heat.

Stir in peppermint.

Drop by sm spoonfuls onto waxed paper.

Allow to dry and set for several hours or overnight.

Store in a covered container, but do not refrigerate.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 131g (4.6 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 485 38% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 117mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 25%
Dietary Fiber 2g 10%
Sugars g
Protein 18g
Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 27% Iron 8%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, Low Sodium
 

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