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Recipe Exchange => Desserts and Sweets => Topic started by: Rena on December 22, 2011, 10:24:51 PM
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http://renajjones.blogspot.com/2011/12/sf-chocolate-peppermints.html (http://renajjones.blogspot.com/2011/12/sf-chocolate-peppermints.html)
SUGAR-FREE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINTS
4 squares unsweetened baking chocolate
3/4 cup Xylitol
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
sugar-free candy cane, crushed
Place sugar-free candy cane (or sugar-free Starlight mints) into a plastic baggie, and crush with a rolling pin or wooden spoon. In a double boiler, melt chocolate over medium heat until smooth. Stir in Xylitol and mix well. Add heavy whipping cream, and stir until chocolate is smooth. Remove from heat. Add peppermint extract to the mixture. Drop by teaspoon into mini baking cups. Top with crushed candy cane. Refrigerate two hours or until set. Keep refrigerated for best results. Makes about 22-24 candies.
I calculated these about 55 calories and 0.7 net carbs, but that is without the SF candy cane pieces on top. I used a pretty small SF candy cane, so it couldn't have added too much more. These turned out really good and would be perfect with a cup of SF hot cocoa.
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Oh Yumm!! Two of my favorite things... Nice recipe ;)
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sounds very good rena & easy ;D
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Nice recipe Rena, I love peppermint and chocolate combined...good Christmas recipe.
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really great recipe Rena :)
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Thanks, everyone. I could have probably cut the Xylitol to 1/2 and still had the same results.
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Sounds delightful, Rena! :) :) :)
Chocolate and peppermint are flavors of Christmas... YUM!!!
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I made these and they are really good.... coming from me though I love anything with peppermint and chocolate. I really like that I can make something that won't mess with my tummy as bad as the store bought stuff :P :P Mine kinda crystallized on me though. I wonder if maybe I didn't get it hot enough?? It reminds me of fudge when the sugar doesn't melt. Rena did you have that problem or were yours smooth? Very rich and tasty though...LOL You don't need too many of these to satisfy your chocolate sweet tooth!! I will be making these again :D
I wonder if you used the 0 carb cocoa powder and food grade cocoa butter if we could cut the carbs even more?? Hmmmm ::)
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Dissolve your xylitol in liquid before using it. ;) No crunchy candy.
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I thought I had done that Umpa...LOL I'll give it a go again when I'm out of these. Crunchy or not....it hasn't stopped me from eating them ;) :D
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How would you dissolve the Xylitol -- in what?
Mine were a little crunchy, but the crushed sf peppermints kind of disguised it. I still haven't figured out a way to make it non-crunchy, as my PB Cups turn out the same way.
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Thanks! Yes, that is very interesting. I don't know much about Xylitol.
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I had the same question Rena. I didn't think I wanted to heat the heavy whipping cream up enough to dissolve the xylitol in. I wondered if maybe I used the powdered kind in this recipe if that would help. I have put some through a coffee grinder to use before in another recipe.... that might be the way to go with a first step. The thing is.... when I tasted it before putting in the fridge it was melted. I believe it crystallized back after setting up. I still liked them and you are right the candy disguised the crunch....LOL ;D
The next time I place an order I'm going to order some cocoa butter to play around with. I want to see if I can come up with a smooth and creamy 0 carb home made chocolate ;) ;)
Marty here is an interesting read about xylito and our furry friends ;) http://www.xylitol.org/questions-about-xylitol (http://www.xylitol.org/questions-about-xylitol) I never knew that they had a nose spray with it to...LOL It does make sense though with the killing the bacteria and all. Also it didn't occur to me that you couldn't use it with yeast. Interesting :)
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I dissolve it in boiling water or for candy I use butter.It dissolves quickly in a saucepan.It is great for your teeth.I give my dogs a mouthwash that has xylitol in it.It small amounts it won't hurt them,but better be safe than sorry and not feed them any treats! ;)
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That worries me to :( My little guy is big for his breed and maybe needs to be on FTS himself ::) ;D but I worry that he will get sick :P
What is it that you use for your pups Umpa?
I wonder if adding extra liquid to melt the xylitol in would make it runny or to soft ? ???
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I had the same question Rena. I didn't think I wanted to heat the heavy whipping cream up enough to dissolve the xylitol in. I wondered if maybe I used the powdered kind in this recipe if that would help. I have put some through a coffee grinder to use before in another recipe.... that might be the way to go with a first step. The thing is.... when I tasted it before putting in the fridge it was melted. I believe it crystallized back after setting up. I still liked them and you are right the candy disguised the crunch....LOL ;D
The next time I place an order I'm going to order some cocoa butter to play around with. I want to see if I can come up with a smooth and creamy 0 carb home made chocolate ;) ;)
Marty here is an interesting read about xylito and our furry friends ;) http://www.xylitol.org/questions-about-xylitol (http://www.xylitol.org/questions-about-xylitol) I never knew that they had a nose spray with it to...LOL It does make sense though with the killing the bacteria and all. Also it didn't occur to me that you couldn't use it with yeast. Interesting :)
Yes, and I found out that they have to be kept in the fridge. I left 2 of them out and they got really soft and crumbled apart. Even so, they were a fun addition to have, especially with everyone else eating fudge and cookies. I'll make them again for sure.
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Xylitol is great stuff.
But we try very hard to not expose our miniature schnauzer to any of it.
Our vet warned that it does not take much of it to make a small dog sick.
Please be careful, Umpa!
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This is the product i use http://www.amazon.com/Breathalyser-PLUS-Water-Additive-250/dp/B0035MK514/ref=sr_1_7?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1325081612&sr=1-7 (http://www.amazon.com/Breathalyser-PLUS-Water-Additive-250/dp/B0035MK514/ref=sr_1_7?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1325081612&sr=1-7)
I have been using it for about 6 years .I have 5 yorkies.My smallest one is 4 pounds.Vet totally approves. i also like the teeth wipes.
As far as melting xylitol you can do it in water and just add it to your recipes.It melts quickly.You will see it dissolve.
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Its a great product.And very good for your teeth.I am not advocating feeding your dogs xylitol,but the rinse I use has worked for my dogs.They are bad at letting me brush their teeth and mouth infections can kill small dogs. ;)
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Hi Umpa! :)
Our dog is NOT a fan of tooth brushing with a toothbrush.
So we us one of those plastic finger caps with the tiny soft plastic "fingers" (with a dab of toothpaste) and he loves it!
Our vet says it works as well as a tooth brush.
Just like us, massaging their gums is almost as important as removing tooth tartar.
And this little thing makes it a breeze!
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I am a failure as a breeder! I can't get rid of the dogs!
Bam Bam And Pebbles The Terrible! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOLQqfBEHUk#)
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LOL Umpa that video reminds me of my Poco and his sister ;D Too cute ..... My little guy is twice the size of his sister. My momma has her. I wouldn't be able to breed them either ;)...nor can I work at a shelter. I would want to bring all of them home :'( Let's just say that I like being married ;D
I'm going to check that rinse out...he has horrible breath :-\
I just got my box from Amazon with my liquid splenda (http://www.zerosweetner.com/). I'm going to see what good things I can make with it ;)
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I hate to think what life would be like without our furry friends ;D
She is so sweet Marty! ;)
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Too Cute!!! I need my puppies! When are kids moved out I looked at Doug and said "Babies or puppies you choose",we have 5 dogs! :D :D
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Oh wow :o :o Poor little sweetie!! I bet she will leave the cords alone from now on ::) Glad she is alright!!
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WOW! Thats scary!! Glad she is ok
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I just got my box from Amazon with my liquid splenda (http://www.zerosweetner.com/). I'm going to see what good things I can make with it
TooSweet - Let me know what you find with this; I've been debating about getting some. My husband really can't tolerate sugar alcohols at all and I'd like to be able to cut back the amount of carbs we're using from Splenda. Thanks!
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I'll post my results on here for sure Jen ;) I've been wanting to try it for a while when I found this site http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html (http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html) She talks about using it in many of her recipes. My Hubs can't take to much of the other sweeteners either :P sometimes they get to me as well...LOL I do like the idea of it..... seems easy to use. I'll report back soon ;D
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Oh no, Montuen! Did you check her mouth for burns? I used to work in a pet emergency center and we saw a lot of animals who had bad habits of chewing on cords. I hope she's okay.
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Scary.Lucky dog though. ;)My daughter had a pet bunny that chewed through a cord and didn't make it.I wonder what makes them chew them? ???
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You are Blessed ;)