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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Truffles

These peppermint hot chocolate truffles are perfect for winter or summer. Pour hot milk or cream over them for hot chocolate or simply eat them!

Prep Time
15 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 22
Calories: 104 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups milk chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup Chocolate Almond Bark or chopped chocolate
  • ¾ cup heavy cream half & half or milk but be careful with milk to not heat too much or it will spoil
  • ¾ teaspoon espresso powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Crushed candy canes

Instructions

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  1. In a small saucepan, combine chocolate.
  2. Add cream and turn on low heat, stirring constantly with a heat-proof spatula.
  3. Heat and stir until blended and smooth. Next, add espresso powder and vanilla.
  4. Stir until smooth. Pour into a medium sized bowl, cover and place in the freezer to chill. Chill until firm, at least an hour or ideally overnight.
  5. Fill a resealable bag with the candy canes, smash with a rolling pin and set aside.
  6. Use a small cookie scoop to scoop the chocolate truffles on to a rimmed baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
  7. Roll each truffle in crushed candy canes, and place back on parchment paper.
  8. Place finished truffles in the freezer to set and be firm.
  9. Usually at least 15 minutes. The longer the better.
When Ready To Drink
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  1. When ready to serve, heat cream or milk gradually in saucepan on stove or in microwave until hot.
  2. Grab one.
  3. If your cup will hold 2 cups of cream grab 2 truffles.
  4. You now have two choices. Place truffle in the bottom of your mug.
  5. Pour hot milk in mug over truffle.
  6. OR Pour hot cream in mug and place truffle on top.
  7. Stir until blended.
  8. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle leftover crushed candy canes on top and enjoy every sip!

Nutrition Information

Calories 104kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 0.2g (0%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 9mg (0%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 119IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.05mg (0%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.01mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 22Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 104

% Daily Value*

Calories 104kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 0.2g 0%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 9mg 0%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 119IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.05mg 0%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.01mg 0%

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

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