MINTY CHOCOLATE CRACKLES

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Each December, I whip up big batches of these chewy mint morsels, then watch them disappear in a flash! Everyone I know enjoys them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup plus 4-1/2 teaspoons shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a microwave or double boiler, melt chocolate chips; cool slightly. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg, corn syrup, extract and melted chocolate. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Fold in candy. Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are firm and surface cracks (center will be soft). Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

Ashish Bashyal
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I had some trouble getting the chocolate to melt smoothly, but overall these crackles were a success.


Innocent Syed
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These crackles are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoy them as an occasional treat.


leilene Moreno
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I love the combination of mint and chocolate in these crackles. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Fluffylikes BrEaDxD
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These crackles were easy to make and tasted great! I would definitely make them again.


Lexington
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Overall, these crackles were a good recipe. I would recommend them to anyone who loves mint and chocolate.


Piom Foridul
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These crackles were a bit too minty for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Dianah Gesare
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I had some trouble getting the chocolate to melt smoothly. Other than that, these crackles were great!


Anjana Nidusa
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These crackles were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Courtney Ray
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I love how minty these crackles are! They're the perfect pick-me-up.


Shoaib Jaan
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These were so easy to make and turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making them again.


ganiyu amidu
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I made these crackles for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.


Kristian Gomez
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These crackles were a huge hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and everyone loved the minty chocolate flavor.