18 Dec 2011

Mint Kisses {Homemade Gift Idea}

These sweet little treats are fun to make and so moreish! Wrap them in a cute box and they make a lovely homemade gift.

Ingredients:
  • 2, 5 cups [4 dl] icing sugar
  • 1/2 cup [1 dl] cold water
  • A few drops of vinegar
  • 10 drops of peppermint oil
  • 100 g dark chocolate
Mix icing sugar, water and vinegar in a pot, bring to boil and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
Check if it's ready by cooling a little bit of the mix in a glass of cold water, and then "roll" it between your fingers. If the mix becomes like a thread between your fingers it's done. Otherwise boil for a little longer.

When the mix is "thready" add the peppermint oil while stirring. Then let it cool down a little while continuing to stir. The mix should now be a white opaque colour.

Using two spoons, form small, round pastils on a sheet of baking paper. When the pastils have set, melt the chocolate and pour into a plastic bag. Cut a small hole in the bag and decorate each pastil. Let the chocolate set, and enjoy!

13 comments:

  1. Fab idea! I'm unsure why there needs to be vinegar in the mix though... Xo

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  2. Great idea! I might try these next year as a break from the gingerbread! They look nice :)

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  3. @Amy Yeah I know the vinegar seems a bit odd, but it has something to do with the acid. In Sweden we have a special thing we use and I found vinegar was the closest thing to it here! :)

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  4. This looks delicious! I love mint and chocolate together, and this looks like a great recipe!

    Also I haven't been here since the layout changed a bit, looks very nice:)

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  5. Oh I see! Fair enough! :) Thanks Lisa :) xo

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  6. i love mint anything! they look really delicious! homemade yummies are always my favorite to receive.
    xo,
    cb

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  7. In reply to your comment - I did cry watching them so did my mum haha! It was so lovely because the woman looked so over the moon and proud :')

    This sounds like such a good recipe! I'm trying to do more homemade goodies this Christmas :)

    xx

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  8. this is the kind of gift i would love to make but wont find the time… but i am sure i will get at least one of them from my best friend… :D love it...

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  9. Oh What a Beautiful Post (I must try those Kisses - there is nothing better than minty chocolate!) & Whimsical Blog - The prettiness made me dizzy!
    Peace, Love & Happy Holidays - Rin @ www.paperedthoughts.blogspot.com

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  10. Oh, I haven't made these since I was a little kid! They are truly delicious!!! This holiday it's all about chocolate for me:-)

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  11. hi Lisa, I will try it as I find the mixture heavenly!!! a minty kiss!!

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  12. Oi amiga, achei seu blog lindo, já estou seguindo e sempre que puder passarei por aqui, trabalho com artesanato, venha conhecer meu trabalho ficarei muito feliz.

    valartesdigitais.blogspot.com

    Bjs da Val

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  13. Hej där!
    Allt bra idag? =)
    Gott med julbak! :D

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Thanks for your thoughts!
xo Lisa

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