I’m always looking for good dessert recipes (since we know I’m a terrible baker) especially for a crowd. My darling friend @eloiseandme passed along a family favorite that I’m making today for the first time. Can’t wait @eloiseandme Thank you!
Aunt Phyllis’ French Mints
8 eggs
2 c butter
4 c powder sugar
4 t vanilla
2 t peppermint extract
8 square melted baking chocolate (square is 1oz)
4 c chopped pecans
Beat butter until fluffy.
Add powdered sugar.
Beat for 15 minutes (this is the secret). Add melted chocolate after it has cooled.
Beat 5 more minutes.
Add eggs, one at a time. Beat well after each.
Add vanilla and peppermint.
Cover bottom of cupcake liners with nuts. Spoon mixture on top and sprinkle with nuts on top. Store in freezer. I cover them after they have frozen a little. I do some without nuts too.
Makes about 55 servings.
