Coconut Junior Mints

Directions

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   For the filling, process coconut in a food processor for 30 seconds.
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   Add cashew butter, maple syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract.
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   Process until consistency is smooth.
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   Taste the filling; if you like a stronger mint flavor, add additional peppermint extract 1/8 teaspoon at a time.
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   Optional step if you want colored filling: Form filling into 2 balls and place in 2 separate bowls.
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   Add green food coloring to one bowl and red to the other: mix well.
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    Roll filling into 1/2-inch balls.
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    Place on a wax paper-lined pan.
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    Put in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to firm up.
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    For the chocolate coating, melt the coconut oil and stir in maple syrup, vanilla, and cocoa powder.
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    Dip each mint into the chocolate and put back on the pan.
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    When all the mints are coated, put in the freezer for another 5-10 minutes to harden.
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    Store in the refrigerator.