Peppermint Patties

 

•1/4 cup coconut butter (cashew butter might also work)

•1/4 cup + 2 tbsp coconut oil •2 tbsp raw honey or pure maple syrup •1 tsp pure peppermint extract

chocolate coating: •10oz dark chocolate (i use dairy-free and refined sugar-free) •1 tbsp coconut oil

instructions: 1. add the coconut butter and coconut oil to a microwave-safe glass dish and heat until the coconut oil is melted, then mix together the warmed coconut butter and melted coconut oil until smooth. 2. next, mix in the sweetener and peppermint extract then place the mixture in the fridge to chill for 1 hour. 3. after 1 hour, remove from the fridge and stir everything together until it’s smooth and creamy (if it’s too hard, let it sit out for a little bit before stirring). 4. scoop the filling with a spoon and place the spoonfuls on a tray lined with parchment paper (this recipe makes about 14). 5. cover the spoonfuls with a separate piece of parchment paper then gently press down on each spoonful and smooth it into a circular shape using your fingers. 6. place the peppermint patties in the freezer for several hours, until frozen. 7. after several hours, add the chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave-safe glass dish and heat until melted, stirring frequently so the chocolate doesn’t burn. 8. once the chocolate is melted remove the peppermint patties from the freezer and coat each one in the melted chocolate, then place back on the lined tray. 9. place the peppermint patties in the fridge until the chocolate has hardened, then enjoy! 10. store in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for long-term storage.