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chocolate mint meltaways

Mint Meltaways

Melissa
Delicious smooth and creamy truffle center with a chocolate coating candy
5 from 1 vote
Servings 60 servings
Calories 271 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chocolate melts light brown
  • 4 cups chocolate melts dark brown
  • 9 Tbsp. unsalted butter - melted
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp. peppermint extract OR 15 drops of pure peppermint oil
  • 24 oz. chocolate melts light green
  • all-purpose flour small amount

Instructions
 

  • In a large glass microwave-proof bowl, microwave the dark and light chocolate for 1 minute
  • Stir the melted chocolate and pop it back into the microwave for 1 more minute
  • Stir until smooth
  • In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks and set aside
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the melted butter and evaporated milk
  • One spoonful at a time, add a spoonful of warm butter mixture to egg yolk and mix
  • Once the eggs have warmed up and thickened, pour them into the butter and cream mixture and mix well
  • Now, add the cream mixture to the chocolate and stir until blended
  • Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight
  • Pour a small amount of all-purpose flour onto your work surface
  • Using your hands or kitchen gloves pat them onto the flour and rub your hands together so the flour is lightly coating your palms
  • Roll the truffle mixture into small teaspoon-sized balls
  • Set out a piece of wax paper
  • Melt the green chocolate
  • Using a fork or dipping tool, One by one, dip truffle balls into the melted chocolate
  • Bring the chocolate balls up to the side of the bowl and tap to release excess melted chocolate
  • Place the coated truffles onto the wax paper to dry
  • Store in an airtight container in a cool place

Notes

nutrition facts are only an estimate 

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 0.4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 18mgPotassium: 15mgSugar: 31gVitamin A: 78IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.03mg
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