Easy Christmas Peppermint Creams: Indulge in a Festive Delight
Delight in these easy-to-make Christmas peppermint creams that are perfect for the holiday season!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, heavy cream, peppermint extract, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small rounds and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the rounds in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Dip each chilled round into the melted dark chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Return to the baking sheet and let the chocolate set at room temperature.
Notes
- For a fun twist, add food coloring to the mixture.
- Adjust the peppermint flavor to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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