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A glass dish holds homemade chocolate candy squares with a creamy white filling, garnished with fresh mint leaves, on a marble surface.
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Homemade After Eights

Delicious, refreshing, and easy-to-make dark chocolate mints.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Resting time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade chocolate, thin mints
Servings: 30 chocolates

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 300 grams dark chocolate
  • 140 grams powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract edible
  • 10 fresh mint leaves finely chopped

Instructions

  • Melt the dark chocolate.
  • Spoon a tablespoon of chocolate into the base of each mold.
  • Allow the chocolate to set in the fridge.
  • Mix the powdered sugar, mint extract, finely chopped mint, and milk in a small bowl.
  • Spoon the mint filling on top of the set chocolate (I use a small cookie scoop for this, but two teaspoons will work, too).
  • Top with more melted chocolate, making sure the mint layer is covered.
  • Allow to set for 1 hour.
  • Remove them carefully and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg