Description
Peppermint Bark Truffle Balls are the perfect festive treat, combining rich dark chocolate with a refreshing minty crunch. These bite-sized delights are easy to make and are sure to impress at any holiday gathering. With their creamy texture and delightful peppermint flavor, they create a memorable dessert experience that brings joy to your celebrations. Whether you serve them at parties or give them as homemade gifts, these truffles will delight friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and softened butter until fully mixed. Add melted chocolate and stir until glossy.
- Fold in half of the crushed peppermint candy canes.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about an hour or until firm enough to scoop.
- Roll chilled portions into balls using your palms.
- Coat each ball in cocoa powder or sprinkle with remaining crushed candy canes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg