Chocolate Peppermint Coffee Drops
Chocolate Peppermint Coffee Drops are not cough drops. They are "coffee drops" to drop into your hot cup of coffee (or tea, if you like) for a flavorful holiday touch. You're welcome!
Servings: 30 servings
Calories: 87kcal
Equipment
- chocolate fork optional
- candy bags optional
- holiday coffee mugs optional
Ingredients
- 30 each starlight mints unwrapped
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream heat to just under a simmer in the microwave.
- red and white sanding sugar optional
Instructions
- Add the chocolate chips to a large bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl until hot, but not boiling.
- Pour the hot heavy cream over the chocolate chips and stir continuously until the chocolate is melted, smooth and creamy.
- Add the starlight mints to the melted chocolate and stir gently to coat the candy entirely with chocolate.
- Use a chocolate fork, or kitchen fork, to remove the chocolate covered peppermints, allowing the excess chocolate to drip off and back into the bowl.
- Place the chocolate candy on parchment-lined baking sheets and sprinkle with the red and white sanding sugar while the chocolate is still wet.
- Allow the candy to dry and then package for serving or gifting.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
