February 19th is known by some as chocolate mint day. The US National Confectioner's Association started this special day being chocolate mint day. Mint has always been valued by different people societies for different reasons. The ancient Greek and Romans valued mint due to its ability to aid in digestion and freshen the breath. The Mayan and Aztec societies loved all things chocolate. The normal way to get chocolate in the beginning was in a drink. It was in these chocolate drinks that individuals would add mint, cinnamon, and other flavored spices. However, it was not until sugar was added to the chocolaty drink that mint became the desired add in.
In the mid 1800s chocolate mints were commonly advertised to the public. In the 1900s these mint-like candies were served in tea houses and dining rooms to help with good breath and digestion. The york Peppermint Patty candy would come along in the 1940s. The craving for chocolate mints has not slowed but continues to grow. You can find them in movie theater candy bars. Mint chocolate chip can be found in the ice cream shops. Spend a night in a hotel and you may find chocolate mint candies left out for you. In addition, one of the best Girl Scout Cookies is known as thin mint cookies.
buttery crackers, 1 sleeve (like ritz)
chocolate chips, 1 bag
coconut oil, 1 Tbsp
peppermint extract, 1/2 tsp
sprinkles
- Line a cookie sheet with wax paper or a silicone lining.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the chocolate chips and oil in 30-second increments at half power, until melted. Stir between increments.
- Stir in the peppermint extract.
- Carefully dip a cracker in the chocolate, coating both sides.
- Remove with a fork and let the extra chocolate drip off.
- Place on wax paper.
- Add the desired sprinkles.
- Refrigerate for a few minutes until the chocolate is hard.
OMG...these look so good. I bookmarked this so I can make them later.
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