Peppermint Truffles
Indulge in the festive delight of Peppermint Truffles, a creamy chocolate treat bursting with refreshing peppermint flavor. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home, these truffles are easy to make and will impress friends and family alike. Simply combine rich chocolate with velvety cream and a hint of peppermint, then roll them in crushed candy canes for a delightful crunch. Whether enjoyed as a sweet snack or beautifully packaged as gifts, these truffles are sure to spread joy this season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 15 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 candy canes, crushed
- finely crushed candy canes
- red sanding sugar
- cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low-medium heat, bring the heavy cream and unsalted butter to a gentle boil.
- Pour the hot mixture over the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- Stir until smooth, then mix in the peppermint extract and crushed candy canes.
- Refrigerate the mixture until firm (1 to 2 hours).
- Scoop the mixture into balls using a tablespoon cookie scoop and roll them in your choice of toppings.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and return to the refrigerator until set (another hour or two).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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