Description
This Mint Chocolate Leprechaun Bark recipe is a quick and festive treat made with just two ingredients: Andes Mints and sprinkles. The creamy mint chocolate is melted, topped with chopped mints and colorful sprinkles, then hardened in the freezer to create a fun St. Patrick's Day snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Bark
- 48 pieces Andes Mints (8.5 ounce bag), divided
- 1/4 cup festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to make cleanup easy and to prevent sticking.
- Unwrap Chocolates: Unwrap all 48 Andes Mints. Reserve 8 pieces to chop for topping and place the remaining 40 pieces in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Melt Chocolate: Microwave the 40 pieces of chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring after each, for about 1 to 1 ½ minutes until smooth and fully melted.
- Spread Chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and spread evenly into your desired shape and thickness.
- Add Toppings: Finely chop the 8 reserved mints and sprinkle them evenly over the melted chocolate, then add the festive sprinkles for color and texture.
- Freeze to Set: Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is completely hardened.
- Cut and Store: Remove the hardened chocolate bark from the freezer and cut into pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Use colorful sprinkles to make the bark visually festive and perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
- If Andes Mints are unavailable, substitute with any mint chocolate candies for a similar flavor.
- Make sure to chop the reserve mints finely so they stick well to the melted chocolate.
- Keep the bark in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent moisture from collecting.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger batches while maintaining the same preparation method.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 173 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
