Ooo aaah! That's no typo — peppermint is the
flavor of the season in our stores. Get
started with a fresh burst of mint in 20 of
our favorite drinks, desserts and entrées.
Here's a hint: try the Chocolate Mint
Truffle Squares to set the mood!
1 1/2 lb. dark chocolate chips or chopped
bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 tsp. mint extract or 2 tbsp. peppermint
schnapps
Directions
Prep time: 5 minutes, Cook time: 10 minutes
Melt chocolate, cream and corn syrup very slowly in the top of a double boiler or in the microwave. Stir in extract and remove from heat. Let cool slightly, then transfer to decorative containers. Keep refrigerated.
Makes 4 cups.
Tip! Tuck a jar of Minty Fudge Sauce into a basket with a small bag of crushed peppermint candy and instructions to stir the candy into a half gallon of vanilla ice cream. Add a red or green ice cream scoop and china or edible bowls to complete the picture!
Wine Suggestion
Nutritional Information:
(based on a 2-tbsp. serving): 130 calories, 0 g protein, 7 g total fat (5 g sat., 0 g trans), 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 11 g sugar, 5 mg cholesterol, 10 mg sodium, 3 points
Shopping List:
1 1/2 lb. dark chocolate chips or bittersweet chocolate,1/2 cup heavy cream,1/2 cup light corn syrup,1 tsp. mint extract or 2 tbsp. peppermint schnapps
