Healthy Peppermint Patties

© Sweets You Can Eat by Megan Matthews and Patricia Schroeck 2019-2022

Ingredients

3 cups shredded coconut
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon mint tea (open a tea bag)
2 teaspoons melted coconut oil
1 to 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
Dipping
1 cup 65-80% dark chocolate chips/chunks
1 tablespoon refined coconut oil
large crystal salt 

Makes 20 patty candies

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Instructions

1.  Place shredded coconut in a fast speed blender or a food processor and blend until a paste has formed (about 1 minute).
2.  Add maple syrup, mint tea, coconut oil and peppermint extract and blend again to combine. Taste test to see if you like to add more mint extract.
3.  Form 1-inch (2,5 cm) balls with your hands. Place on baking tray covered with parchment paper and gently press down to flatten into patties. Freeze for 15 minutes to set.
4.  Dipping: Combine chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute at a time. Remove, stir to combine into a glossy, smooth chocolate coating.
5.  Remove patties from freezer. Dip each patty into the chocolate. Sprinkle large crystal salt to stick to the chocolate, return to baking tray.

6.  The patties can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Enjoy at room temperature.

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