Coconut Peppermint Patties

Q: What’s better than Valentine’s Day brunch with all of your girlfriends?

A: These tiny, taste, gluten free treats!

THE RECIPE:

Ingredients:

2 cups coconut, shredded and unsweetened

4 tbsp. coconut milk

4 tbsp. coconut oil

1/2 tsp. peppermint extract

1/2 cup honey or maple syrup. 

2 1/2 cups dark chocolate wafers

food coloring (optional)

Directions:

1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a food processor, blend coconut, coconut milk, coconut oil, peppermint extract, food coloring, and honey/maple syrup.

3. Using a teaspoon-sized ice cream scoop, place patty rounds on the parchment paper. Press them down softly to make them more compact and patty-shaped.

4. Put cookie sheet in the freezer for about 20 minutes.

5. Melt chocolate wafers either in a microwave-safe bowl or a double boiler.

6. Carefully dip chilled patties in the melted chocolate one side at a time. Place back on to parchment paper until dry.

Eat immediately or store in the fridge/ freezer!