A true southern tradition and favorite of the Kentucky Derby, a Mint Julep has to be prepared properly to truely to enjoy this legendary beverage. The Mint Julep was best described by John Davis as “a dram of spirituous liquor that has mint steeped in it, taken by Virginians of a morning.”
How To Make a Mint [...]
One bite of these yummy cookies and you’ll know why they call them dreamy.
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Cookie Icing
Chocolate Drizzle
Directions
In a large bowl, cream the butter and confectioners’ sugar. Beat in the chocolate and [...]
Cookies of the Soul - Mint Chocolate Kisses and the Pirate’s SlaveBy Rachael Rizzo
Such fear she had never know….trapped on the edge of a slow burning night. A night that had no end. One minute felt like two hours. The candle had barely burned. In this dark corner she hid, behind a door of no [...]
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Recipe For Delicious Homemade Candy - Mint Chocolate TrufflesBy Linda Carol Wilson
Making candy can be a really fun activity. And the results are so worth the effort. Whether for a special occasion or just for the pleasure of it, turning out your own candy is very rewarding. Here is a great recipe for chocolate candy–my [...]
Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies RecipeBy Griffin Wetzstein
The chocolate mint sandwich cookies recipe is quite special! A creamy peppermint filling, sandwiched between two rich chocolate halves, unbelievably delicious!
Ingredients
6 tablespoons salted butter
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking [...]
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