Description
Delightful chocolate-covered confections with a creamy peppermint-flavored center, perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips (dark or milk chocolate)
- Sprinkles or crushed candy canes (for decoration)
Instructions
- Mix the Filling: In a bowl, blend cocoa powder, powdered sugar, softened butter, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Form the Balls: Shape the mixture into small balls.
- Chill the Balls: Freeze them for about 30 minutes to harden.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.
- Coat the Balls: Dip the chilled balls into melted chocolate and place them on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Add Some Bling: Sprinkle crushed candy canes or sprinkles on top before the chocolate sets.
- Let Them Set: Allow to set in the fridge for a quicker finish.
- Enjoy!: Share them or keep them all to yourself!
Notes
Use quality chocolate for the best flavor. Experiment with other flavors by adding extracts. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg