Name: Homemade Chocolate Mint Chocolates
Prep time: 60 min
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces milk chocolate; 1 tablespoon butter; 6 ounces milk chocolate; ¼ cup cream whole, heavy or whipping cream (at least 30% fat content); 1 tablespoon butter; ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract

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These homemade chocolate mint chocolates are a creamy, minty and chocolatey treat. The decadent mint and chocolate in these homemade candies will satisfy any craving!

If you love chocolate recipes, a few other favorites include easy chocolate clusters, chocolate covered honeycomb candy and homemade toffee.

Mint and chocolate have always been my favorite flavor combination and these homemade chocolate mint chocolates are for both chocolate and peppermint lovers like myself!

When I lived in Toronto, there was a candy company that sold two of my favorite flavors of mint filled chocolates. There was the French mint and frosted mint bars, but I dare say this mint chocolate recipe outshines those store-bought bars any day!

A creamy homemade milk chocolate candy is filled with a chocolate mint filling and the result is bite-sized minty chocolate perfection. Whether you are gifting them or making them for yourself, it really doesn’t get better than homemade filled chocolates!

Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Mint Filled Chocolates

Best flavor combination: If you Andes, Junior Mints, After Eight, York Peppermint Patties or any other brand of chocolate mint candies, you will love this mint chocolate candy recipe!
Impressive for gifting: A chocolate recipe never fails to impress and this easy creamy peppermint filled chocolate candy recipe is perfect for an edible gift for the holiday season from Christmas to Valentine’s Day.
Easier than you think: Making your own chocolates at home is actually easy with just a few simple ingredients and a little time.

Recipe Ingredients

Homemade chocolates: For the base of the chocolate and topping you will need quality milk chocolate bars and butter.
Mint chocolate filling: Milk chocolate bar, heavy cream, butter and peppermint extract.

How to Make Homemade Chocolate Mint Chocolates

To start, on the stovetop over low heat place broken milk chocolate pieces and butter into a small-medium heatproof glass bowl over a pot of water. Melt until smooth then remove from heat and cool down.

Mixing the chocolate and butter until melted and smooth in a glass bowl.

Make the bottom layer by using a spoon to coat the base of the chocolate molds and then a pastry brush to fill in the empty spots. Tip the mold over to empty out any excess chocolate then place the mold in the freezer before removing it to fill any empty spots with some more melted chocolate. Refrigerate.

Now it’s time to make the peppermint fillings. On low heat, place milk chocolate pieces, cream and butter in a small-medium heatproof bowl over a pot of water. Let sit until cooled and thickened, then add the peppermint extract and stir to combine.

Remove candy mold from fridge, spoon the mint chocolate filling into the molds 3/4 full, tap mold down a few times to remove air bubbles, top with remaining melted milk chocolate, and again tap mold lightly on countertop to remove air bubbles. Refrigerate until firm. Remove the homemade chocolate mint chocolate carefully from the mold and serve.

The filling in the mold and covered in the remaining chocolate.

Tips and Variations

Extract: If you like a milder mint taste, try mint extract versus peppermint extract. Mint extract is a combination of spearmint and peppermint.
Type of chocolate: For these mint filled chocolates, I love milk chocolate but you can use a good quality dark chocolate. You could even use a dairy free bittersweet chocolate. I always recommend using quality chocolate for the best chocolate taste.
Filling size: Depending on how many chocolate mint chocolates you are making, your mint chocolate filling may be thinner or thicker.
To get rid of air bubbles: Tap the chocolate candy mold a few times on the counter.
Use a pastry brush: To fill any of the chocolate gaps in the mold.
Leftover filling: If you have any leftover mint chocolate filling and melted chocolate, combine it together and refrigerate it overnight until firm. Form the hardened filling into small balls, dip in melted chocolate of choice and refrigerate. Enjoy the mint chocolate truffles.

Chocolate on a white plate with a chocolate cut in half.

What is the best way to melt the chocolate?

I love to use a bain marie to melt chocolate but you can also use a double boiler. A heat proof bowl set over your pot of water also works. The key is to not let any water touch the chocolate though, as that can cause it to seize.

What can I use if I don’t have a chocolate candy mold?

If you do not have silicone molds, you can line a mini muffin tin with paper liners, your chocolates will be more layered than filled, but still delicious.

What can I do if my filling is too runny?

If the filling is too runny, chill it for an additional 30-60 minutes in the refrigerator, or add a bit more chocolate to thicken it.

Can I use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate for the filling?

Yes, you can substitute dark chocolate for milk chocolate to create a richer flavor profile.

Is peppermint extract necessary for the mint flavor?

Peppermint extract is essential for achieving a strong and refreshing mint flavor in the filling, but you can adjust the quantity according to your taste preferences.

More Chocolate Candy Recipes

So if you are looking for a few Chocolate Candy recipes this Christmas why not try a little Italian Torrone, Baileys Truffles or even an easy Bark. Because really, it isn’t Christmas without a little Chocolate. Enjoy!