Peppermint Patties, oh SO festive!

Is it me or do the holidays sneak up way too fast every year? I’m continuously caught off guard and typically wake up one morning with the realization that I am SO ill prepared with Christmas only a week away, yikes! Or perhaps I just operate better in “fight or flight” mode. I dream of becoming organized, efficient and well kept but the reality is my mind races and I have the attention span of a gnat {as my children’s Grandfather likes to say of little ones, so true!}. And so I present to you today this fabulous recipe that can be whipped up last minute and quickly with minimal stress on the kitchen {and yourself!}. I borrowed this recipe from Juli of PUREmamas which is a rockin’ blog for the modern and hip family. Her ideas and recipes are simple, delicious, healthy and I just love the vibe of her blog. Here is a direct link to SDMOMfia where the recipe can be found, otherwise check it out below:

HOMEMADE PEPPERMINT PATTIES

2/3c shredded coconut

1 Tbls + 2 tsp honey

1 Tbls + 1 tsp coconut oil

tiny pinch sea salt {or regular}

1/2 tsp peppermint extract

1/2 tsp vanilla extract {optional}

1 dark chocolate bar

In a small food processor or Vitamix  mix the coconut until it’s like a powder or a flour. Then add the honey, coconut oil, salt and flavorings. Blend again OR use a spoon and mix really well. You are going to use this like you would cookie dough. 

Form it into balls and lay on a platter or plate, using your palms, lightly press balls until slightly flattened. You MIGHT want to put this in the refrigerator for a few minutes while you melt your chocolate to be sure the balls stay together.Using a double boiler {OR however you normally like to melt the chocolate} melt the chocolate bar of your choice until all chunks become liquid.

You’re going to then dip each coconut ball into the chocolate until covered. Put all balls in freezer until the chocolate is hardened, about 10 minutes. 

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