Coconut Junior Mints Recipe

Name: Coconut Junior Mints
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut; 1/4 cups Cashew Butter; 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup (or Agave); 1/4 teaspoons Peppermint Extract (or More To Taste); Green And Red Food Coloring (optional); 1/4 cups Coconut Oil, Melted; 1/4 cups Maple Syrup (or Agave); 1/4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 3 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder; 3 Tablespoons Dark Cocoa Powder (or More Regular Cocoa Powder)

Servings: persons

1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
1/4 cups Cashew Butter
3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup (or Agave)
1/4 teaspoons Peppermint Extract (or More To Taste)
Green And Red Food Coloring (optional)
1/4 cups Coconut Oil, Melted
1/4 cups Maple Syrup (or Agave)
1/4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
3 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
3 Tablespoons Dark Cocoa Powder (or More Regular Cocoa Powder)

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For the filling, process coconut in a food processor for 30 seconds.
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Add cashew butter, maple syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract.
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Process until consistency is smooth.
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Taste the filling; if you like a stronger mint flavor, add additional peppermint extract 1/8 teaspoon at a time.
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Optional step if you want colored filling: Form filling into 2 balls and place in 2 separate bowls.
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Add green food coloring to one bowl and red to the other: mix well.
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Roll filling into 1/2-inch balls.
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Place on a wax paper-lined pan.
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Put in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to firm up.
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For the chocolate coating, melt the coconut oil and stir in maple syrup, vanilla, and cocoa powder.
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Dip each mint into the chocolate and put back on the pan.
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When all the mints are coated, put in the freezer for another 5-10 minutes to harden.
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Store in the refrigerator.

352

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut, 1/4 cups Cashew Butter, 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup (or Agave), 1/4 teaspoons Peppermint Extract (or More To Taste), and more.

Yes, Coconut Junior Mints falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut Junior Mints

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