Peppermint Cookie Candies

When the flavors of chocolate and peppermint combine on the palate, you could have your eyes closed in June and think that it was Christmas time. I suppose if you live in the Southern Hemisphere, that is what Christmas is like every year. Whoa. But I digress. These little two-toned candies are easy to make and great for the sweets table or wrapped up as a sweet holiday gift. Let the kids help crush the

Peppermint Cookie Candies

By Nicole Prep: 15 minsCool Time: 45 minsTotal: 1 hr Servings: 36 candies An easy and delightful holiday treat for the dessert table or for gift giving!

Equipment

• 36 Mini foil muffin liners

Ingredients 

• 12.75 ounces dark chocolate
• 6 teaspoons vegetable shortening,, divided
• 5 peppermint cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, I use Trader Joe’s Jo-Jos, crushed
• 2 (4.67-ounce) packages Andes Peppermint candies
• ¼ cup crushed candy canes

Instructions 

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and 4 teaspoons of the shortening; stir until smooth. Fill 3 dozen foil mini muffin liners evenly with the melted chocolate mixture, about 1 ¼ teaspoons per liner. Sprinkle the cookie crumbs evenly over the chocolate, about ¼ teaspoon per liner.
2. In a separate bowl, melt the peppermint candies with the remaining 2 teaspoons of shortening. Pour over cookie crumbs, about 1 teaspoon per liner. Sprinkle the tops with the crushed candy canes. Allow the candies to set. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Notes

To Store: Candies should be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 0.3mg, Sodium: 9mg, Potassium: 80mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 4IU, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.