Mint Chocolate Chip Truffles
A no-bake, creamy chocolate ganache flavored with peppermint, rolled into bite-sized truffles and coated in cocoa or crushed peppermint; ready in about 45 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- Cocoa powder or crushed peppermint for coating
Instructions
- Warm the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the peppermint extract.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes, or until it is firm enough to handle.
- Scoop out small amounts and roll into balls using your hands.
- Roll the truffles in cocoa powder or crushed peppermint.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate until set.
Notes
Chill the ganache before rolling for best results. Work quickly during rolling to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 7.5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://www.spiritsdrink.com/mint-chocolate-chip-truffles/