Chocolate Peppermint Tarts

Chocolate Peppermint Tarts
85 min.
24
215kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Chocolate Peppermint Tarts, a perfect dessert for any occasion! With the festive flavors of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, these tarts are sure to impress your family and friends. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures, from the soft, cookie-like crust to the creamy peppermint frosting that crowns each tart.

What makes this recipe truly special is its simplicity. Using a convenient chocolate chunk cookie mix, you can whip up these treats in just 85 minutes, making them an ideal choice for both novice bakers and seasoned chefs alike. The addition of crushed peppermint candies not only adds a delightful crunch but also infuses each tart with a burst of holiday spirit.

These tarts are not just visually appealing with their vibrant red accents and snowy powdered sugar topping; they also pack a satisfying 215 calories per serving, making them a guilt-free indulgence. Perfect for holiday gatherings, birthday parties, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy at home, these Chocolate Peppermint Tarts are bound to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a batch of these irresistible delights!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter softened
  • pouch basic cookie mix chunk
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons milk 
  • 0.3 cup peppermint candies crushed ( 14)
  • 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract 
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar 
  • 24 servings powdered sugar 
  • drops food coloring red
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • tablespoon water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • wooden spoon
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Lightly spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Prepare cookie dough as directed on package except--use 3 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon water, 1 egg and the peppermint extract. Shape dough into 24(1-inch) balls; place in muffin cups.
  2. Bake at 375 F for 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Immediately make indentation in center of each cookie with end of wooden spoon to form a cup. Cool 30 minutes.
  3. Remove from pan; cool completely.
  4. In medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, crushed peppermint candies, butter, milk, and red food color with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Spoon frosting into decorating bag with large star tip (#5). Pipe into each cookie cup.
  5. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories215kcal
Protein2.2%
Fat27.12%
Carbs70.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.58
Glycemic Load
0.03
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.69434781502122%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:214.62kcal
10.73%
Fat:6.44g
9.91%
Saturated Fat:1.68g
10.51%
Carbohydrates:37.77g
12.59%
Net Carbohydrates:37.25g
13.54%
Sugar:31.29g
34.77%
Cholesterol:7.05mg
2.35%
Sodium:43.49mg
1.89%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.07%
100%
Protein:1.18g
2.36%
Vitamin K:3.14µg
2.99%
Fiber:0.52g
2.1%
Vitamin A:75.54IU
1.51%
Vitamin E:0.21mg
1.42%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.26%
Selenium:0.72µg
1.03%