National Chocolate Mint Day

Oh my goodness, Chocolate Mint Day?!  Joy!  Time to break out the homemade chocolate mint coffee creamer in honor of the day. 

Below the article are 3 Chocolate Mint recipes I’ve collected that I thought you might enjoy.

February 19, 2015 – NATIONAL CHOCOLATE MINT DAY

Recognized by the US National Confectioners Association, National Chocolate Mint Day is celebrated annually by thousands of people, across the nation, on February 19th. This holiday has been set aside for all the chocolate mint lovers to eat their favorite treats all day long.

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Below is a favorite frosting recipe for chocolate cake.  It looks great decorated with chocolate mint candies……Perfect to celebrate National Chocolate Mint Day!

Mint Frosting for Chocolate Cake

1 package  cream cheese (8 0z), softened
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon mint extract
Green food coloring

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy. On low speed, beat in mint extract, 2 to 3 drops of green food coloring and 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar until mixed –  beat on medium speed until fluffy. Store frosted cake in refrigerator.

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Following are some other “tried and true” chocolate mint recipes for you:

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/layered-mint-chocolate-fudge/

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/chocolate-mint-brownies/39ae52eb-e13f-407c-aeda-6e234de14751

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/mint-chocolate-chip-cookies/22bebeda-ea36-441a-9909-ae78409d6da6

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chocolate-mint-pie/

And, for those who are thirsty:    http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink2861.html

via February 19, 2015 – NATIONAL CHOCOLATE MINT DAY | National Day Calendar.

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