This homemade treat is just as good as commercial mint candy. And it’s so much fun to make! Chocolate is so pleasurable, and dipping things in it is especially fun. Some of my favorite desserts include chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate-covered oranges, and chocolate blueberries. These chocolate mint leaves are especially good. They taste so fresh and look so pretty! I like making them when we have people over because they are so impressive. But I sometimes make them for the family, too - they are very easy to make, and my kids love helping me make them.
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Dark chocolate: The darker you can go and still enjoy this dessert, the better. I usually use Lindt Excellence 90% cacao. Avocado oil: Helps to slightly soften the dark chocolate and prevent it from being too brittle. Sweetener: I add a bit of stevia since I use extra-dark chocolate. Fresh mint leaves: Choose large, bright-green leaves for this recipe.
Your first step is to melt the chocolate in the microwave. Do this in a couple of sessions, stirring the chocolate after each session. Add the avocado oil and sweetener and stir to combine. Use a pastry brush to paint the mint leaves with the melted chocolate. There’s no need to paint both sides - painting the top is sufficient. The last step is to place the coated leaves on wax paper and allow the chocolate to set. This happens fairly quickly - in less than an hour. So, if you do have leftovers, place them in the fridge in an airtight container, but plan on finishing them up quickly.
