47 Irresistible Chocolate Mint Treats

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47 Irresistible Chocolate Mint Treats1/47 Mint Chocolate Cheesecake 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mint Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this mint chocolate cheesecake for our high school’s annual fundraiser. We were told that it brought a hefty price and was one of the first desserts to go! If desired, you can stir the cookie pieces into the batter instead of adding them in a layer. Keep the pieces fairly small; if they’re too large they have a

tendency to rise to the top

tendency to rise to the top. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 2/47 Mint Sandwich Cookies 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mint Sandwich Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Canned frosting, peppermint extract and chocolate candy coating quickly turn crackers into these wonderful little no-bake cookies. My children and I like to assemble them for parties and holidays. I hope you and your family enjoy them as much as we do.-Melissa Thompson, Anderson, Ohio 3/47 Peppermint Patty Recipe 38 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen

Approved Perfect Peppermint Patties Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make lots of different candy at Christmas to give as gifts. It can be time-consuming, but it’s worth it to see the delight it brings people. Calling for just a few ingredients, this candy is one that is quite simple to prepare. —Joanne Adams, Bath, Maine 4/47 Grasshopper Pie 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I

I make at least six batches for Noel nibbling and give some away as

only need six ingredients to whip up this fluffy and refreshing grasshopper pie. I usually make two of the minty treats for our family, since we’re never satisfied with just one slice. —LouCinda Zacharias, Spooner, Wisconsin 5/47 Chocolate Mint Creams 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Mint Creams Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe came from an old family friend and is always high on everyone’s cookie request list. I make at least six batches for Noel nibbling and give some away as

It has a vintage dessert appeal that no one in our family can resist

gifts. —Beverly Fehner, Gladstone, Missouri 6/47 Creme de Menthe Squares 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This layered bar hits all the sweet spots: It’s airy, creamy, crunchy and the perfect mix of cool mint and rich chocolate. It has a vintage dessert appeal that no one in our family can resist. —Marilyn Blankschien, Clintonville, Wisconsin 7/47 Mint Swirl Fudge Cake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mint Swirl Fudge Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55

Boy, was it a hit!

min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mint pairs with a silky, mild chocolate flavor for this colorful, beautiful cake that will be the talk of the holiday buffet. —Heidi Kelly, Norwood, Missouri 8/47 Oreo Fudge 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cookies ‘n’ Cream Fudge Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I invented this confection for a bake sale at our children’s school. Boy, was it a hit! The crunchy chunks of sandwich cookie soften a bit as the

mixture mellows

mixture mellows. It’s so sweet that one panful serves a crowd. —Laura Lane, Richmond, Virginia 9/47 Mint Chocolate-Covered Cookies Test Kitchen Approved Mint Chocolate-Covered Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At our house, everyone lends a hand to make these easy chocolate-covered cookies. They remind me of Thin Mints. Decorate them with sprinkles to match the occasion. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia 10/47 Peppermint Brownies 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peppermint Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother encouraged me to enter these mint brownies in the county fair some years ago—and they earned top honors! They’re a delicious treat to serve during the holidays. —Marcy Greenblatt, Redding, California 11/47 Nana’s Chocolate Cupcakes with Mint Frosting 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even though Nana is no longer with us, her treats bring me so much joy every time I bake them. For a more indulgent version, double the frosting

and pile it on high!

and pile it on high! —Chekota Hunter, Cassville, Missouri 12/47 Creme de Menthe Truffles 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creme de Menthe Truffles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I found this in a box of recipe clippings and decided to give them a whirl. I’m so glad I did! The minty flavor is perfect for Christmas. —Joe Mattes, Amana, Iowa 13/47 Hidden Mint Morsels 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hidden Mint Morsels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 10

dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Is it a cookie or a candy? No matter which answer folks choose, they find these minty morsels yummy. The recipe makes so much that you can whip up tons of gifts at once. —Adina Skilbred, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin 14/47 Contest-Winning Chocolate Mint Cookies 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 32 sandwich cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My dad sandwiches mint patties between two tender chocolate cookies to create these chewy treats. The blend of chocolate and mint is

a big hit at our house

a big hit at our house. Best of all, these cookies are easy and fun to make. —Christina Burbage, Spartanburg, South Carolina 15/47 Crunchy Chocolate Mint Balls 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Get a jump on the holidays by making these four-ingredient truffles and tucking them away in the freezer to save for gift-giving. Present them in mini cupcake holders for an extra-special touch. —Amanda Triff, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia 16/47 Easy Mint Thins 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME

Total Time 40 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Total Time 40 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My friends often try to guess the ingredients, but I never tell them how simple they are to make. They taste just like the Girl Scout cookie, and they’re perfect for Christmas and bake sales. —Jennifer Setser, Morgantown, Indiana 17/47 Irish Creme Chocolate Trifle 31 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Irish Creme Chocolate Trifle Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was given a bottle of Irish cream liqueur as a

gift and had leftover peppermint candy, so I created this delicious trifle

gift and had leftover peppermint candy, so I created this delicious trifle. It’s always rich and decadent. —Margaret Wilson, Sun City, California 18/47 Mint-Filled Cookies Test Kitchen Approved Mint-Filled Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 40 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I tuck a peppermint patty inside these treats for a fun surprise. The bites will melt in your mouth. —Karen Nielson, St. George, Utah 19/47 Chocolate Peppermint Log 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What a great

make-ahead treat!

make-ahead treat! This cake log is perfect for the holidays because you can make it when you have time, store it in the freezer and scratch dessert off of your to-do list. —Brenda Sinclair, Princeton, Missouri 20/47 Peppermint Pretzel Dippers 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend made these treats and gave them away in pretty canning jars. The combination of sweet, salty and peppermint is just right. Try dipping them in white candy coating and rolling them in crushed candy canes

for variety

for variety. —Michelle Krzmarzick, Torrance, California 21/47 Oreos and Candy Cane Chocolate Bark 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oreos and Candy Cane Chocolate Bark Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings about 1-1/2 lbs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There are incredible surprises in this festive bark, including dark chocolate, candy canes and cream-filled cookies. We keep a big supply ready for gift-giving. —Robin Turner, Lake Elsinore, California 22/47 No-Bake Minty Oreo Blossoms Test Kitchen Approved No-Bake Minty Oreo Blossoms Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 1 dozen

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