Coconut and Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties

Ingredients

Servings

12 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

300 g

Unsweetened Shredded Coconut

60 mL

Maple Syrup

5 mL

Peppermint Oil

10 mL

Coconut Oil

100 g

Dark Chocolate

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Place the Unsweetened Shredded Coconut (300 g) in a food processor.

Step 2

Blend on high until it begins to form a coarse paste, stopping the food processor and scraping down the sides of the bowl as you go.

Step 3

Add Maple Syrup (60 mL) , Coconut Oil (5 mL) , and Peppermint Oil (5 mL) .

Step 4

Blend on high for a few more minutes until well combined.

Step 5

Scooping a tablespoon of the mixture at a time, firmly pack together, shape into a ball and then flatten into a disc. Place on a baking paper-lined tray or cooling rack. This should make about 12 patties. Place in the refrigerator to harden.

Step 6

Melt the Dark Chocolate (100 g) along with the remaining Coconut Oil (5 mL) Remove patties from the refrigerator and discard baking paper.

Step 7

Using a fork, dip the patties into the melted dark chocolate. Tap off any excess chocolate and place on a cooling rack. Place back in the refrigerator to harden.