Chocolate Mint Leaves

Directions

1. 1
   Using a small pastry brush, coat underside of each leaf with a thick layer of chocolate (If chocolate drips onto the top of the leaf, gently wipe it away with your finger.)
2. 2
   Drape the leaves, chocolate sides up, over the handle of a wooden spoon set on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. 3
   Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Gently grasp the chocolate layer of each leaf with kitchen tweezers.
5. 5
   Holding the stem, peel off mint leaf.
6. 6
   Chocolate leaves can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
7. 7
   Fresh mint leaves are coated on one side with melted semisweet chocolate.
8. 8
   While still wet, the leaves are draped over a spoon handle to curve slightly.
9. 9
   After being chilled briefly, the chocolate is separated from the leaf with a pair of kitchen tweezers.