Christmas Peppermint Creams: Easy Indulgence for the Holidays
Indulge in festive delight with these easy Christmas Peppermint Creams.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 ounces dark chocolate
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, butter, milk, peppermint extract, and salt until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into small rounds and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill the tray in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or double boiler.
- Dip each peppermint cream into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Return them to the tray and let the chocolate set.
Notes
- For a festive touch, you can sprinkle crushed candy canes on top before the chocolate sets.
- Ensure to store them in a cool place to keep the chocolate from melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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