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.
Susan wrote on June 12, 2013
Faith: Since both are powders, I would think that you could just substitute one for another. Although, I don’t use carob so am not sure about the bitterness of it. I would add sweetener slowly and taste.
Faith wrote on June 12, 2013
so, I know a lot of your commenters demand substitutions etc!!lol….. I try to appreciate what people have to share and do my own research for substitutions. But I also know you like a good challenge. so, I’m throwing it out there, if you are at all inclined……a carob version of this that will make a good coating. I love chocolate but it keeps me up at night!!!!!!! and find that carob, especially when paired with some other substantial flavor, like mint, is quite pleasant. thanks!!!!!!!
Faith wrote on June 12, 2013
wow Susan, ummy nummy!!!
Nati wrote on June 12, 2013
What other filling can I put in instead of mint? How can I make a creamy and not to chunky peanut butter filling?
Thanks.
Susan wrote on June 12, 2013
Put in what ever you want. I would suggest you search for a recipe for the filling that you are looking for.
Susan wrote on June 12, 2013
The chocolate wafer recipe makes 24. If you are doing the cookies that take 2 wafers, you will get 12.
Maha wrote on June 12, 2013
How many cookies will this recipe make? Thanks
Emma wrote on June 12, 2013
4 in one! You’re spoiling us! I think I’d have to go for the full-on “Raw Chocolate Covered Mint Oreos”
Great way to use up almond milk pulp too.
Miliany Bonet wrote on June 11, 2013
OMG!! I love ALL your recipes and blog!! You are a pure raw genius and very creative!!! 😉 Your site is rawmazing (plus ur recipes are WOW)!!!! 🙂
Charity wrote on June 11, 2013
These looks so amazing! One question, in the first & third recipe, it calls for peppermint extract, but in the second it calls for peppermint oil. Is that correct? Is that a herbal infusion oil or essential oil?