Who doesn't love chocolate and mint together? With mint chips, it's so easy to add a hint of mint to your favorite bakes. Check out our favorites: brownies, hot chocolate, tarts and more.
7 Recipes That Start with a Bag of Mint Chips
Updated on Sep. 23, 2024
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Chocolate Mint Truffle Tart
Total Time
50 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Eating a slice of this decadent dessert is like biting into a smooth truffle candy. You can vary the flavor by using raspberry-flavored chocolate baking chips.—Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 343 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Mocha Mint Coffee
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This doctored-up coffee benefits from hints of mint, cocoa and cinnamon. The marshmallows on top are a playful addition that brings out the youngster in anyone. —Mindie Hilton, Susanville, California
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 155 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Mint Brownies
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
One of the best things about this recipe is that these mint chocolate brownies get moister if you leave them in the refrigerator for a day or two. The problem at our house is that no one can leave them alone for that long! —Helen Baines, Elkton, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 brownie: 105 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Microwave Fudge
Total Time
10 min
Servings
about 2-1/3 pounds (81 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
You’re moments away from a pan of creamy fudge. Just microwave, stir and spread. This easy homemade fudge recipe is the best. —Sue Tucker, Edgemoor, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 59 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 55 min
Servings
16 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 561 calories, 39g fat (22g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
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Minty Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I always looked forward to my grandma’s gooey rich cream cheese bars while I was growing up. This version includes mint, which is one of my favorite flavor add-ins. —Jill Lutz, Woodbury, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 260 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 219mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Creme de Menthe Cheesecake Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Some say these are the best cookies they’ve ever had! Such a cinch to put together with just five ingredients, and so easy to vary. Stir in your favorite baking chips and change up the decorations to suit any holiday. See why they’re the best? —Sheila Sporn, Houston, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 95 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
