Erika's "Frango" Mints

Passed on through the generations, this recipe for the famous Frango® mints makes a perfect holiday or hostess gift.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 120 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon mint extract
• 1 (12 ounce) bag chocolate chips
• 0.25 cup butter, softened
• 0.5 cup egg substitute
• 1.5 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a baking sheet or plate with waxed paper.

Step 2

Melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula.

Step 3

Drop chocolate mixture by the heaping teaspoonful onto prepared baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator until firm, at least 4 hours.

Step 4

Beat confectioners' sugar, egg substitute, and butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add melted chocolate and beat until incorporated. Beat mint extract and vanilla extract into chocolate mixture until light and fluffy.