Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

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Chocolate Peppermint Truffles can do double duty as a party favor for your guests or as a hostess gift when you head to a holiday party.

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I love making truffles year round but peppermint is really a Christmas flavor. For other times of the year, I make my easy homemade chocolate truffles. If you’re not a fan of peppermint, you can add other flavors such as almond, raspberry, or vanilla. Just be sure to use a quality extract.

I always start with delicious chocolate. It’s makes the best truffles. The red, green and white non-pariels make them very festive but feel free to use sprinkles. One of my boys, who was helping me make these truffles, asked if we could coat some in confectioners’, or powdered, sugar. It was a delicious suggestion. 

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Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

Easy Homemade Chocolate Peppermint Truffles make a delightful hostess gift or party favor during the holidays.

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time2 hours hrs

Total Time2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course: Desserts and Sweets

Cuisine: American

Servings: 24

Author: Ellen Folkman

Equipment

• Red, Green & White Non-Pariels
• 8-Inch Chocolate Chipper 
• Ghirardelli Chocolate Baking Bar, Semi-Sweet Chocolate, 4-Ounce Bars (Pack of 6)
• OXO Good Grips Small Cookie Scoop

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Ingredients

• 4 ounces quality chocolate bars, chopped I used Ghirardelli semi-sweet
• ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter softened
• ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
• Toppings: Holiday non-pariels confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

• Place chocolate and butter in a heat-proof bowl. Set aside.
  4 ounces quality chocolate bars, chopped
• Heat the heavy cream until it is simmering over medium heat. Just until bubbles form around the edge of the pan.
  ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
• Add the butter to the chocolate and pour the heavy cream evenly on top. Let the warm cream and chocolate sit for 5 minutes. Add the peppermint extract and stir until the chocolate has completely melted. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface (to avoid condensation) and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. 
  1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
• Scoop the set truffle mixture into 2 teaspoon-sized mounds. Roll each into balls.
• Roll each into desired toppings. Store, covered tightly, at room temperature for 3-4 days or refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
  Toppings: Holiday non-pariels

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