Step 4: Melt it!

Melt the chocolate, then spoon or pipe a small amount into the hole of each mint.

What you will need:

4 ounces of organic cream cheese
16 ounces organic powdered sugar
3 ounces organic dark chocolate or carob chips
1/4 tsp. organic peppermint

Step 1: Mix it Up!

Combine and mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar and peppermint with either a hand mixer or a stand up mixer.

Step 2: Roll it!

Roll into small teaspoon sized balls.

Step 3: Press it!

Use your pinkie or let your child imprint a hole in the center of each of the mints. Then, pop the mint balls into the refrigerator for a few hours or the freezer if you want to finish them up immediately.

Step 4: Melt it!

Melt the chocolate, then spoon or pipe a small amount into the hole of each mint.

Step 5: Store or Enjoy!

You can store the peppermint candies in an airtight container in your refrigerator until you are ready to enjoy them!

Simple Organic Chocolate Peppermints Recipe

Ingredients:

4 ounces of organic cream cheese
16 ounces organic powdered sugar
3 ounces organic dark chocolate or carob chips
1/4 tsp. organic peppermint

Directions:

Combine and mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar and peppermint with either a hand mixer or a stand up mixer. Roll into small teaspoon sized balls. Use your pinkie or let your child imprint a hole in the center of each of the mints. Then, pop the mint balls into the refrigerator for a few hours or the freezer if you want to finish them up immediately. Melt the chocolate, then spoon or pipe a small amount into the hole of each mint. You can store in an airtight container in your refrigerator until you are ready to enjoy them!

One Response to “HOW TO: Make Organic Chocolate Peppermint Candies”

gretchenm47 says:

January 24, 2013 at 12:27 pm

You can also use shredded coconut in lieu of the cream cheese and sugar, and then it’s vegan and you aren’t adding a bunch of sugar. Awesome recipe here: http://forkandbeans.wordpress.com/2011/10/19/mints-of-small-proportions/