National Chocolate Mint Day gives the cool snap of peppermint and the rich bite of chocolate a reason to take over dessert plans for the day. From freezer cases packed with mint chip to candy aisles lined with peppermint-filled bars, the classic pairing keeps finding its way into carts wherever a sweet tooth strikes. Retail shelves keep chocolate mint treats stocked in multiple formats, and once a pint or package gets home, restraint rarely survives the first serving.
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