Mint Balls

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 24

Mint balls are refreshing confections with peppermint flavor, coated in a rich chocolate shell, perfect for gifting or enjoying as a cool treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb powdered sugar
  • 2/3 cup condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/4 pound paraffin wax
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Cream the powdered sugar, condensed milk, and peppermint together until well combined; then roll into small balls.
  2. Place the balls on a tray lined with waxed paper.
  3. Insert toothpicks into each ball and chill until firm.
  4. Melt the paraffin wax and semi-sweet chocolate chips together until smooth.
  5. Dip each chilled ball into the melted wax mixture to coat.
  6. Place the dipped balls back on the tray to cool and set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

195 kcal 10% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.9g 6% DV
Total Fat 2.4g 3% DV
Carbs 42.3g 15% DV
Fiber 2g 7% DV
Sugar 38.1g 76% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 40mg 2% DV
Potassium 235.5mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 8.5mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 71.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 8.6mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 132mg 10% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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