Best Midnight Mint Hot Chocolate Recipes

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MIDNIGHT MINTS



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Make and share this Midnight Mints recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bert2421

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
5 tablespoons cocoa
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 cups graham wafer crumbs
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup coconut
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups icing sugar
green food coloring
2/3 cup chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

Steps:

  • Bottom Layer: Combine butter, cocoa and sugar in saucepan.
  • Bring slowly to a boil.
  • Stir in egg to thicken.
  • Remove from heat and add crumbs, nuts and coconut.
  • Pack very firmly into greased 9x9 inch pan.
  • Second Layer: Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Mix well adding a few drops more liquid if needed for easy spreading.
  • Tint a pretty green.
  • Spread over first layer.
  • Third Layer: Melt chips and butter in saucepan over low heat or over hot water.
  • Spread over second layer.
  • Chill and store in refrigerator.
  • Cut into 36 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.7, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 17.9, Sodium 64.1, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.3, Protein 1.3

MIDNIGHT MINT



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I did this recipe 2 times for a past Christmas. It was very successfully. If you love mint and chocolate, this is perfect for you. A real treat :P From Jean Paré.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Candy

Time 22m

Yield 36 squares, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup sugar
5 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 egg, beaten
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
3/4 cup fine shredded coconut
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups icing sugar
green food coloring
2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

Steps:

  • Bottom: Mix the first quantity of butter, sugar and cocoa powder in a casserole. Bring slowly to boil. Add the egg stirring to thicken the mixture. Remove from the heat.
  • Incorporate the graham crumbs, walnuts and coconut. Press the mixture in a greased mold of 9 x 9 inch.
  • Middle: Mix second quantity of butter, milk, mint essence and icing sugar in a bowl. Beat well. Add green food coloring until you obtain a good green you like. Spread on the first mixture, in the mold.
  • Garnish: Melt the chocolate and the third quantity of butter in a casserole at low heat or above hot water (I did it in micro-waves) Spread on the second mixture in the mold. Put in the fridge. Keep in the fridge, covered.
  • Cut in 36 squares.
  • These squares can be frozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.1, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 19, Sodium 67.8, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 11.8, Protein 1.1

MIDNIGHT MINT BARS



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Make and share this Midnight Mint Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h30m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
green food coloring, optional
2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, heat the butter, cocoa and sugar over low heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring often.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to pan.
  • Cook and stir until mixture coats a metal spoon and reaches 160.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in cracker crumbs, coconut and walnuts.
  • Press into a buttered 9 inch square pan; set aside.
  • For filling, in a small mixing bowl, beat butter, confectioners sugar, milk and extract until smooth.
  • Tint with food coloring if desired.
  • Spread evenly over bottom layer; set aside.
  • For topping, in a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter over low heat until blended and smooth, stirring often.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
  • Spread over filling.
  • Cover and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
  • Cut into bars.
  • Store in the refrigerator.

MINTY HOT CHOCOLATE



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Flavor this homemade hot cocoa with peppermint extract, and serve it with a peppermint stick.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups low-fat milk (2-percent)
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
Whipped cream and peppermint sticks, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the milk, sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate and vanilla in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking occasionally until the sugar dissolves, the chocolate melts and the mixture is hot and steaming. Stir in the peppermint extract, adding the full amount for a stronger mint flavor. Divide between 4 mugs and serve with a spoonful of whipped cream and a peppermint stick.

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