Honey Chocolate Mint Patties
 
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 24
Ingredients
  • 1 cup (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
  • ½ cup whipped honey
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting, optional
Instructions
  1. Line baking sheet with waxed or parchment paper; set aside.
  2. Place half of chocolate in small, microwave-safe container. Microwave on HIGH (100 percent), 1 to 2 minutes, until melted; stir until smooth.
  3. Drop a heaping ½ teaspoon of chocolate on paper.
  4. With back of spoon, spread chocolate on paper to 2 inches. Repeat to form 24 circles; chill until firm.
  5. In small bowl, blend honey with peppermint extract. Spoon a scant teaspoon of honey mixture onto each circle.
  6. Freeze until firm.
  7. Microwave remaining chocolate using same procedure. Spread a heaping ½ teaspoon of chocolate on top of each candy, making sure honey is completely covered with chocolate; chill until firm.
  8. Patties may be stored in refrigerator. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Recipe by Webicurean at http://blog.webicurean.com/2007/01/05/honey-chocolate-mint-patties/