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Peppermint Chocolate Truffles

Peppermint Chocolate Truffles are 4-ingredient sweet treats perfect for an edible holiday gift that you can share with family and friends.

Prep Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 228 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
  • 1/2 cup peppermint candies , pulsed into a fine powder

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan, heat the heavy cream to a low simmer then turn off the heat.
  2. Add the chocolate chips, stir and let sit for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Whisk well, for about 1 minute, until the chocolate and cream have fully mixed.
  4. Add in the mint extract and whisk well.
  5. Pour the mixture into a heat proof dish, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Using a 1 tablespoon sized cookie scoop, scoop the ganache into balls.
  7. Roll into a circle quickly (the heat of your hands will melt them).
  8. Roll in the peppermint candy powder and place them onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  9. Refrigerate for 1 hour to set them before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 228kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 168mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 160IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228

% Daily Value*

Calories 228kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 168mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 160IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.