Mint Meltaways

Mint meltaways are a popular treat during the holiday season, especially around Christmas. They are often given as gifts or enjoyed as a festive dessert.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 140 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 9.

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Mint Meltaways

Cooking Method: No cooking required Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 20 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1440

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Dark chocolate
• 50 gram Butter
• 100 gram Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Peppermint extract
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₈ pinch Salt
• 3 drop Green food coloring
• 2 teaspoon Milk
• 100 gram Powdered sugar (for coating)

Instructions

1. Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, salt, green food coloring, and milk.
3. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the bowl with the powdered sugar mixture and stir until well combined.
4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm.
5. Shape the mixture into small balls and roll them in powdered sugar to coat.
6. Place the coated mint meltaways on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Refrigerate for another 2 hours to allow the mint meltaways to set.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 14g5%

Sugars 12g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.