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When the flavors of chocolate and peppermint combine on the palate, you could have your eyes closed in June and think that it was Christmas time. I suppose if you live in the Southern Hemisphere, that is what Christmas is like every year. Whoa. But I digress. These little two-toned candies are easy to make and great for the sweets table or wrapped up as a sweet holiday gift. Let the kids help crush the
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Peppermint Cookie Candies
An easy and delightful holiday treat for the dessert table or for gift giving!
Equipment
- 36 Mini foil muffin liners
Ingredients
- 12.75 ounces dark chocolate
- 6 teaspoons vegetable shortening,, divided
- 5 peppermint cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, I use Trader Joe’s Jo-Jos, crushed
- 2 (4.67-ounce) packages Andes Peppermint candies
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and 4 teaspoons of the shortening; stir until smooth. Fill 3 dozen foil mini muffin liners evenly with the melted chocolate mixture, about 1 ¼ teaspoons per liner. Sprinkle the cookie crumbs evenly over the chocolate, about ¼ teaspoon per liner.
- In a separate bowl, melt the peppermint candies with the remaining 2 teaspoons of shortening. Pour over cookie crumbs, about 1 teaspoon per liner. Sprinkle the tops with the crushed candy canes. Allow the candies to set. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Notes
To Store:
Candies should be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 0.3mg, Sodium: 9mg, Potassium: 80mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 4IU, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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