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C. Motter Cindy

Chocolate Mint Cream Cheese Buttons Recipe St. Patrick's Day Idea

These no-bake Chocolate Mint Cream Cheese Buttons are a festive and delicious treat perfect for St. Patrick's Day, blending rich chocolate with refreshing mint in a simple, kid-friendly recipe.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mint Dough
  • 4 ounces 4 softened
  • Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons 2 softened
  • Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2
  • Mint Extract
  • 4 cups 4 sifted
  • Powdered Sugar sifted
  • Green Food Coloring a few drops
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 4 ounces 4 chopped
  • Semi-Sweet Chocolate chopped
  • 1 teaspoon 1
  • Coconut Oil or Vegetable Shortening

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl,
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • microwave-safe bowl,
  • Fork

Method
 

Prepare the Mint Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and softened butter. Beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the mint extract and mix briefly to combine.
  3. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until all is incorporated and the dough is stiff but pliable.
  4. Divide the dough in half. Set one half aside. To the other half, add a few drops of green food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.
Shape the Buttons
  1. Take a small piece of plain dough and a small piece of green dough, roll together into a 1-inch ball. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Repeat with remaining dough, arranging balls in a single layer.
  3. Dip the tines of a fork in powdered sugar and press onto each ball to flatten slightly and create button ridges.
  4. Chill the buttons in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Prepare the Chocolate
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chopped semi-sweet chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
  2. Dip the bottom of each chilled button into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off, and place back on the baking sheet.
  3. Refrigerate for another 15-20 minutes until chocolate is set.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 3g

Notes

Use full-fat block cream cheese for best texture. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. The mint flavor enhances after a day or two.
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