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Mint Chocolate Chip Truffles

Decadent Mint Chocolate Chip Truffles You’ll Crave Forever

Indulge in these Mint Chocolate Chip Truffles combining creamy chocolate with refreshing peppermint, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 16 truffles
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Truffle Mixture
  • 8 oz Semisweet chocolate finely chopped
  • ½ cup Heavy cream adds richness
  • 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract key ingredient for flavor
  • ½ cup Mini semisweet chocolate chips for chocolate pockets
Coating
  • ¼ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder for coating

Equipment

  • heatproof bowl
  • small saucepan
  • spatula
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • shallow bowl

Method
 

Prepare the Truffles
  1. Place finely chopped semisweet chocolate into a heatproof bowl.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream and unsalted butter. Heat over medium heat until it simmers (3–5 minutes).
  3. Carefully pour hot cream and butter mixture over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes.
  4. Gently stir the chocolate mixture until shiny and smooth.
  5. Stir in peppermint extract and fold in mini chocolate chips.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.
  7. Scoop out portions and roll between palms to form truffles.
  8. Roll each truffle in cocoa powder to coat evenly.
  9. Refrigerate coated truffles for another 30 minutes to set completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 2trufflesCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

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