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Peppermint Mocha Truffles

Peppermint mocha truffles dipped in white chocolate and topped with festive crushed peppermint.
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Rich and creamy Peppermint Mocha Truffles are a festive no-bake dessert that’s perfect for the holidays! Give them as a gift or add them to your holiday cookie spread.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (8 ounces) heavy whipping cream
  • 16 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 5 Tablespoons butter, cubed and softened to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 8 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped, for coating
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies, for topping

Instructions

  1. Make the truffle mixture: In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the cream until it just starts to boil. Immediately remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until chocolate is melted. Add the butter, espresso powder, and peppermint extract and whisk until completely smooth.
  2. Chill: Pour the truffle mixture into a medium bowl and cover with foil or plastic wrap. Transfer to the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  3. Shape the truffles: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop the truffle mixture into 2-teaspoon portions, rolling into balls and transferring to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with all the truffle mixture, then transfer the baking sheets to the refrigerator and chill for an additional 15-30 minutes.
  4. Make the white chocolate coating: While the truffles chill, add the chopped white chocolate to a medium microwave-safe bowl. Melt in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring after each, until completely melted. If you need to rewarm the chocolate at any point, zap it in the microwave for another 10 seconds, but be careful not to overheat.
  5. Dip in white chocolate: Remove the chilled truffles from the fridge and dip them into the white chocolate using a fork or small spoon. Place the dipped truffles back on the baking sheet and sprinkle with crushed peppermint while the white chocolate coating is still wet.
  6. Let set: Let the truffles sit at room temperature for about 1 hour, or until the white chocolate coating is set.

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