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Homemade Andes Mints

Smooth, creamy, and minty chocolate candies just like you remember but without the added sugar! You can prepare these in silicon molds or pour into a parchment lined baking dish and then cut rectangles once set.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword american, Chocolate, Christmas, dairy-free, dessert, easy, egg-free, holiday, mint, nightshade-free, nut-free, peppermint, vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 70kcal
Author Jenny Ross

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces sugar-free milk or semisweet chocolate chips such as Lily’s
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter flavored coconut oil
  • 6 ounces sugar-free white chocolate chips such as Lily’s
  • 3/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
  • 2 drops natural green food coloring optional

Instructions

  • Prepare either silicon molds (place them onto a rimmed baking sheet so they are easy to move after filling) or a parchment lined 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Combine the semisweet chocolate and 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl. Melt together over a double boiler (or in the microwave at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds after about 2-6 minutes, heating until melted). Stir in 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (you can add more to taste if you like). Pour half of this mixture into the molds or parchment lined baking dish. Transfer to the freezer and let sit 5 minutes to solidify - you want the chocolate to look matte but it should not be fully set before you pour the next layer or it can break apart when slicing.
  • While the first layer begins to chill, prepare the white chocolate layer. Combine the white chocolate and 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl. Melt together over a double boiler (or in the microwave at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds after about 2-6 minutes, heating until melted). Stir in 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract, or more to taste. Pour all of this mixture into the molds or parchment lined baking dish. Transfer to the freezer and let sit 5 minutes to solidify - you want the chocolate to look matte but it should not be fully set before you pour the final layer.
  • Rewarm the semisweet chocolate, if it has begun to set, microwaving at 50% power or over a double boiler again. Pour over the white chocolate layer and again, transfer to the freezer and allow to set completely. Turn out of molds, if using, or slice into rectangles if poured into one sheet.

Notes

Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.1

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 5g | Iron: 1mg