Top 5 recipes for National Chocolate Mint Day February 19

Traditional stovetop hot cocoa is made even better by adding creme de menthe candy and peppermint schnapps for extra flavor. Top with mini marshmallows for the perfect hot toddy on a cold day.Click here for recipe.Girl Scout Thin Mints are crushed and mixed with cream cheese and mint chocolate candy pieces to create the rich centers of these truffles. They're then dipped in a melted, white chocolate coating before decorating. These no-bake candies are perfect for St. Patrick's Day!Click here for the recipe.Girl Scout Cookie favorite, Thin Mints, are used a a topping on this chocolate chip cookie "pizza" base. Melted white chocolate is flavored with mint extract for extra flavor and then drizzled on the top. If Thin Mints aren't readily available, Keebler Grasshopper Cookies are a suitable substitution.Click here for recipe.View the list »
Simple chocolate cake mix is made special by adding in a few minty ingredients. Chopped York Peppermint Patties, Andes mints and mint extract add a lot of extra flavor, while still keeping the recipe nice and easy. While any cake mix can be used, Duncan Hines is recommended for a really moist, rich cake.Click here for the recipe.

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February 19 is National Chocolate Mint Day, a day dedicated to this favorite flavor combination. To celebrate at home, try some of these top chocolate and mint recipes.

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  • Simple chocolate cake mix is made special by adding in a few minty ingredients. Chopped York Peppermint Patties, Andes mints and mint extract add a lot of extra flavor, while still keeping the recipe nice and easy. While any cake mix can be used, Duncan Hines is recommended for a really moist, rich cake.Click here for the recipe.
  • Girl Scout Cookie favorite, Thin Mints, are used a a topping on this chocolate chip cookie "pizza" base. Melted white chocolate is flavored with mint extract for extra flavor and then drizzled on the top. If Thin Mints aren't readily available, Keebler Grasshopper Cookies are a suitable substitution.Click here for recipe.
  • Girl Scout Thin Mints are crushed and mixed with cream cheese and mint chocolate candy pieces to create the rich centers of these truffles. They're then dipped in a melted, white chocolate coating before decorating. These no-bake candies are perfect for St. Patrick's Day!Click here for the recipe.
  • Traditional stovetop hot cocoa is made even better by adding creme de menthe candy and peppermint schnapps for extra flavor. Top with mini marshmallows for the perfect hot toddy on a cold day.Click here for recipe.
  • Mint extract is mixed into the rich chocolate batter of these mini cakes. Buttercream flavored with mint is added for a little extra sweetness and a decorate touch that can be customized for your needs.Click here for recipe.
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Michelle Hein is a copy editor for a women's fashion company in Bucks County by day and a self-proclaimed food and drink fanatic by night and weekend. She enjoys attending wine classes, trying new recipes in the kitchen and going to new restaurants around town. If the writing gig doesn't pan out,...

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