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I recently picked up a silicone Shamrock Mold on Amazon and was trying to decide what to make. I thought about making some shamrock-shaped mint soap, but quickly brushed it off. I’ll do mint soap, but in a regular soap mold so it will last longer. Instead, I settled on an easy no-bake treat. I have a ton of baking chips in my pantry to use up and my new mold helped me tackle the pile. I made Mint Chocolate Shamrocks with milk chocolate chips and also, white chocolate chips. If I had mint chocolate chips, I would have used those. I added the minty flavour with a splash of peppermint extract.
I need to get some green in there to make them fit for St. Patrick’s Day. I mixed together sweetened flaked coconut and green food colouring to achieve the right look. Coconut + Mint + Chocolate = YUM!
I ended up making these late at night. I knew the chocolate would need to set for a few hours. They were ready to enjoy in the morning. I may have had one for breakfast. Don’t judge.
My daughter took one with her in her school lunch. If you are planning a St. Patrick’s Day party, this dessert would be perfect to make for the occasion! The mold only makes eight shamrocks so if you need to make a bunch, either buy another mold or make them in batches.
Some other ideas I had for this mold are mint chocolate rice crisps shamrocks and green candy melts shamrocks. I want to get as much use possible from my new mold since it’s something I’ll only use once a year.
For more St. Patrick’s Day sweets, check out my Grasshopper Tarts, St. Patrick’s Day Marshmallow Pops, Rainbow Bark,St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Round-up and St. Patrick’s Day Truffle.
What would you make in it?
Mint Chocolate Shamrocks
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 10 to 20 drops green food coloring
- 2 packages chocolate chips of your choice white chocolate, milk chocolate
- 1 tsp of peppermint extract
Instructions
- Spray a Wilton 8 Cavity Silicone Shamrock Mold with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, stir together flaked coconut and green food colouring. Sprinkle evenly on the bottom of the shamrock mold.
- In a microwavable bowl, add chocolate chips. Melt in the microwave at 50% power for minute. Stir. Continue to microwave at 30 second increments on 50% power until melted, stirring in between. Stir in peppermint extract.
- Pour chocolate into shamrock mold. Leave it set in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
- To remove, flip mold upside down and gently push out the shamrocks.
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Nutrition
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Mother of 3 says
So cute for St. Patrick’s day; though I’ll have to make some with sprinkles since my sons do not enjoy coconut like I do!
Val says
I just found you through Foodie Friday! Love this recipe! I’d love it if you could check out my link (Lemon Cookies)
<3 Val
Michelle says
So cute! And I’ll bet they’re delicious too 🙂
Charlene Asay says
Chocolate and mint together is always a good idea. You should link this up at my link party, Family Joy Blog Link Up. I think you would enjoy the party. Love your blog. Come check us out http://thinking-outside-the-pot.com/?p=2285
Miz Helen says
Looking forward to seeing you again at Full Plate Thursday tonight!
Hope you are having a great day!
Miz Helen
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Pinned & shared. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party.
Elva Roberts says
I would bake Shamrock mold chocolate chip cookies or Lucky cookies because of their shape. This would make wonderful cut -out scones as well. The chocolate shamrocks would be rich and delicious.