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Easy Christmas Truffles Recipe: Merry Chocolate Bites
Make this easy no-bake peppermint chocolate Christmas truffles recipe for a festive bite-size holiday dessert.
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 semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp peppermint extract
- red icing (optional)
- 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
- You can use any type of melting chocolate you like, just keep in mind that milk or white chocolate will be very sweet.
- These can be decorated however you like including regular sprinkles, dipped in cocoa powder, or decorative sugar.
- Keep them frozen for up to 1 month or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
265kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
220mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
251IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15truffles
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.