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Mint Meltaways
Melissa
Delicious smooth and creamy truffle center with a chocolate coating candy
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
hands on time plus refrigeration
3
hours
hrs
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
3
hours
hrs
50
minutes
mins
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Servings
60
servings
Calories
271
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
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
Whisk in the peppermint extract to the creamy egg mixture
Now, add the creamy egg 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:
271
kcal
Carbohydrates:
31
g
Protein:
0.4
g
Fat:
15
g
Saturated Fat:
14
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
Trans Fat:
0.1
g
Cholesterol:
16
mg
Sodium:
18
mg
Potassium:
15
mg
Sugar:
31
g
Vitamin A:
78
IU
Vitamin C:
0.1
mg
Calcium:
13
mg
Iron:
0.03
mg
Keyword
Christmas
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