Raw Thin Mint Peppermint Patties
It all started with a hankering for a peppermint patty. A week later, I have three delicious, perfected recipes that can combine in a multitude of ways. Chocolate wafer cookie? Thin mint? Peppermint Patty? Minty “Oreo”? You can make them all. And to top it off, I used leftover nut-milk pulp for the cookies.
Chocolate Covered Mint “Oreos”
Chocolate Mint Wafers
Raw “Thin Mints”
Raw Peppermint Mint Patties
Raw Mint “Oreos”
All of the above were made from just three recipes. They are: Chocolate Cookies, Mint Filling and Chocolate Coating. From those three recipes, you can make all the options pictured!
I have been working on a recipe for a hard chocolate coating that will stay shiny but not be sticky. I have no patience for tempering and want a great taste. After a few experiments, I found a formula I love. And it works great for all of the treats above. The recipe is below.
A quick note: at times, I find things for the kitchen that I just can not resist. One of my latest transgressions was this Mini Whoopie Pie Pan. I knew I would never make mini whoopie pies, but I could see the potential for raw food. It makes a great mold! Just pack the raw dough into the cups, freeze and pop it out. If you are into that sort of thing, this pan works great. (click the link to order one)
Mini Whoopie Pie Pan
Raw Thin Mint, Raw Peppermint Patty, Raw Minty "Oreo" and Raw Chocolate Covered Mint "Oreos"
Chocolate Coating
- 1/2 cup raw cacao butter
- 1/2 cup raw, organic coconut oil
- 1 cup raw cacao powder
- 2-4 tablespoons raw agave or liquid sweetener of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon organic peppermint extract
- 10 drops stevia (optional if you want it a little sweeter)
- Melt cacao butter and coconut oil in dehydrator (115 degrees) or carefully over hot water.
- Whisk in cacao powder, agave and optional stevia.
- Let sit until it thickens slightly.
Mint Filling
- 1 cup unsweetened, dried coconut
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons raw agave or liquid sweetener of choice
- 1 teaspoon organic peppermint extract
- Place coconut in food processor and process until it is powdered. Do not over process or it will turn into coconut butter.
- Add coconut oil, agave and peppermint. Pulse to combine.
- Chill until it begins to set. If it gets hard, just warm to room temp again.
Chocolate Wafer Cookies (makes 24)
- 2 1/2 cups nut-milk pulp flour (or almond flour)
- 1 cup raw coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup raw cacao powder
- 2/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon organic peppermint extract
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Roll into balls and press to flatten or press into whoopie pie mold. Chill.
For the Raw Mint Patties:
- Shape Mint filling into balls and flatten. Dip into chocolate sauce and let harden.
For the Mint “Oreos” (and chocolate dipped “Oreos”):
- Roll Mint filling into ball, press flat, place between 2 chocolate wafers.
- Dip in Chocolate Coating if desired.
For the Raw Thin Mints:
- Dip chocolate wafer in chocolate. Let set cool and up.
Marie W wrote on November 18, 2015
What other liquid sweeteners work for this recipe? Coconut nectar? Or is it possible to leave that out & just use stevia?
Thanks!
Susan wrote on November 18, 2015
You need to replace a liquid with a liquid. You could use maple syrup, coconut nectar, etc. Cheers!
Dina wrote on September 6, 2015
Made these today, all I can say wow! I used dehydrated almond pulp for cookies.
I made it as written except left the peppermint oil out of the chocolate coating. Cookies crumbled when formed so I made oreo tarts.
Make these, make these!!!
sofia wrote on January 4, 2015
This recipe looks so damn delicious! I am wondering if i could use coconut flour instead of almond flour- or would that effect the taste too much? Thanks so much for all your beautiful inspirations- very delightful indeed! x
Kathleen wrote on January 17, 2014
Susan,
What could I substitute for the cacao butter, can’t find it in my town, wanted to make very soon.
Thanks