Making Chocolate Covered Mint Bites

If you are looking for a cool and refreshing food to snack on, then consider this recipe for QQ Studio’s Chocolate Mint Bites. This simple no-bake recipe is great for an easy snack time treat. Some people do not appreciate the unique combo that chocolate and mint offer, but fans of the pairing will love this recipe. It is a simple way to make a delicious treat. No baking or cooking equipment is needed. Just a bowl, a freezer, and something that can melt chocolate. It's that easy! Just follow along with our guide or check out the video to see how you can make this treat yourself.

Ingredients you will need

• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1 1/2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract
• 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
• Green candy melts

How to Make

	Step 1 - Mix together in a large bowl 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of corn syrup, 1 ½ tablespoon of water, 1 dash of peppermint extract, and 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening.
	Step 2 - Add 1 ½ cup powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time. Mix until doughy, then knead with hands.
	Step 3 - Divide dough into 1-inch balls, then flatten the dough into 1/2 inch thick discs. place the dough on a plate and chill in the freezer for 5-6 hours.
	Step 4 - After the dough has chilled, remove it from the freezer and melt the chocolate.
	Step 5 -  Dip the mint bites into the melted chocolate and fully coat.
	Step 6 - Store in food-safe packaging bags.

This easy snack food recipe is great for giving as gifts to your loved ones, especially when they are packaged in cute and convenient bags. A nice handmade bag of candy is worth ten times more than any kind of pre-made gift. Try this recipe out and let us know how it worked! If you are interested in more quick snack recipes, check out chocolate covered pretzel blog or our overnight oat recipes.