Keto Chocolate Mint Buttons
Ingredients
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Combine the softened cream cheese and a ½ cup of powdered sweetener in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Stir in the mint extract and the green food coloring.
Gradually add the rest of the powdered sugar a ½+ cup at a time, and mix until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Use either a mixer or combine with your hands. You can use a stand mixer if you have one but be careful not to over beat the sugar mix, many readers have found that mixing the dough by hand works best.
Scoop out a teaspoon of the dough and form into a ball using your hands. Place each ball on the baking sheet.
With the back of a ¼" teaspoon, form an indent into each mint ball.
Dust the measuring spoon with powdered sugar if it sticks at all or dip the back of the spoon into a tiny bit of water.
Chill the mints until firm, for about 1 hour.
Combine heavy cream and chocolate in a small bowl and microwave for 1 1/1 -2 minutes.
Transfer the chocolate mix to either a disposable decorator's bag with a tip or use a Ziploc bag. Let the chocolate sit for a few minutes until it's a yogurt-like consistency. Don't let the chocolate sit too long or it will harden too much.
Cut the corner off of the bag if using a Ziploc and pipe the chocolate into the center of each mint.
Chill for about an hour, or until the chocolate has set. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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