MINTY COCOA MOUSSE

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Junior Mints give the refreshing mint taste to this scrumptious smooth-as-silk mousse. It's one of my best desserts because it's a snap to prepare, yet the flavor is beyond compare. -Melissa Tarbox, Allen, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup chocolate-covered peppermint candies
2 tablespoons butter
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh mint and additional whipped topping, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine cocoa and milk until smooth. Add mints and butter; cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Cool for 15 minutes. , Stir in 1 cup whipped topping and vanilla. Fold in the remaining whipped topping. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with mint and whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 18g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.