Cocoa Mints

5 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. Hershey's cocoa
  • 1/2 c. sweet butter, softened
  • 2 tsp. peppermint extract
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 9 c. sifted confectioners sugar (2 lb.)

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  2. 2
    Mix with hands until well blended.
  3. 3
    Add more water, 1/4 teaspoon at a time, if needed to hold mixture together.
  4. 4
    Shape mixture into a ball; place on a sheet of wax paper and roll out to 1/4-inch thickness.
  5. 5
    Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters; chill several hours. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
  6. 6
    Makes 2 3/4 pounds mints.

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