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Easy Peppermint Truffles (5 Ingredients!)
This easy recipe for Peppermint Truffles is made with just 5 simple ingredients and is perfect for gifting!
👥 30 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h 30m⏳ Prep: 30 min👤 Dorothy Bigelow📖 dashfordinner
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
To a medium saucepan, add the chocolate chips and a full can of sweetened condensed milk. Stir well.
chocolate chips (semi-sweet)3 cups
2
Warm over low heat (or just a little bit higher than low), melting the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk together until smooth and uniform.
chocolate chips (semi-sweet)3 cups
3
Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, remove the saucepan from the heat and add in the peppermint and vanilla extracts. Fold in gently until well incorporated.
vanilla extract1 teaspoon
4
Transfer the truffle mixture to a medium bowl and wrap tightly with plastic wrap, pressing the plastic down against the surface of the chocolate, forming a seal. This will prevent a “skin” from forming on the top layer as it cools.
5
Place the bowl in the refrigerator and chill for approximately ⏱️ 2 hours, or until the chocolate is firm, yet scoopable.
6
Once the chocolate is set, remove it from the refrigerator and use a #40 cookie scoop (1 ½ - 2 tablespoons) or a heaping tablespoon to form balls of chocolate.
7
Roll each portion between your palms until it makes a smooth, round ball.
8
Add powdered sugar (and/or cocoa powder, crushed candy canes, etc.) to a shallow bowl (or tray).
Powdered sugar (cocoa powder, crushed candy canes, candy melts, etc.)
9
Drop each chocolate ball into the powdered sugar, tossing it with your hands until it is well coated.
Powdered sugar (cocoa powder, crushed candy canes, candy melts, etc.)
10
Once the truffles are coated, place them on a parchment-lined tray, cookie tin, or container.
11
Repeat until all of the chocolate has been shaped and rolled in the coating(s) of your choice.
12
Keep the truffles refrigerated until they are ready to serve. They should be served chilled, and kept refrigerated; this will help them hold their shape and texture, and they will store longer too!
Nutrition Facts
calories
93 kcal
fat Content
5 g
serving Size
1 serving
sugar Content
11 g
sodium Content
0.5 mg
protein Content
0.03 g
cholesterol Content
0.1 mg
carbohydrate Content
12 g
saturated Fat Content
3 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.011 g
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