Honey Chocolate Mint Patties
Author: National Honey Board
Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 24
- 1 cup (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
- ½ cup whipped honey
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting, optional
- Line baking sheet with waxed or parchment paper; set aside.
- Place half of chocolate in small, microwave-safe container. Microwave on HIGH (100 percent), 1 to 2 minutes, until melted; stir until smooth.
- Drop a heaping ½ teaspoon of chocolate on paper.
- With back of spoon, spread chocolate on paper to 2 inches. Repeat to form 24 circles; chill until firm.
- In small bowl, blend honey with peppermint extract. Spoon a scant teaspoon of honey mixture onto each circle.
- Freeze until firm.
- 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.
- 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/
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