5 from 102 votes
Easy Christmas Truffles Recipe: Merry Chocolate Bites
Easy Christmas Truffles are smooth, peppermint-flavored chocolate bites made by melting chocolate chips and combining them with heated heavy cream and peppermint extract. Once chilled and semi-firm, the mixture is rolled into balls and optionally decorated with festive icing and sprinkles. These no-bake truffles offer a rich, creamy texture with a holiday twist, suitable for gifting or serving at celebrations.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cooling Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
15
truffles
Calories:
265 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp peppermint extract
- Icing optional, red
- green icing (optional)
- holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the chocolate chips into a large bowl. Heat your heavy cream on the stove at medium heat until steaming and pour over the chocolate.
- Add the peppermint extract to the mixture and stir until combined.
- Place the truffle mixture into the fridge for at least 2 hours or until semi-firm.
- Scoop about 1 ½ tbsp of the chocolate mixture. Using the palms of your hands, roll the mixture into a round ball.
- Place each ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat until you run out of the truffle mixture.
- Decorate with icing and sprinkles in any design you choose for a festive look.
- Place the balls in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy or gift.
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Notes
- Milk or white chocolate can be used but will yield a sweeter truffle.
- Decorations can include a variety of sprinkles or dipping in cocoa powder for different textures.
- Truffles keep refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
265kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
220mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
251IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15 truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 251IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.