This started as a copycat melt away mint recipe. Then chocolate came into my mind; well, honestly, it never left. I covered the mints in dark chocolate, and they tasted like a peppermint patty. Simple to do with tasty results. I hope you like it.

4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
1 tablespoon butter at room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon mint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
16 ounces dark chocolate chips

In a bowl mix cream cheese and butter until smooth.

Add mint and vanilla and mix.

Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time; mix until smooth.

Add quarter size scoops on a parchment- lined sheet and add to freezer for 1 hour.

Add dark chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl. Cook on high for 30 second bursts until melted.

Dip frozen mint pieces in melted chocolate.

Add to parchment paper and let dry.

Serve.