Easy Christmas Truffles Recipe: Merry Chocolate Bites
Make this easy no-bake peppermint chocolate Christmas truffles recipe for a festive bite-size holiday dessert.
Servings: 15 truffles
Calories: 265kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp peppermint extract
- red icing (optional)
- green icing (optional)
- holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the chocolate chips into a large bowl. Heat your heavy cream on the stove at medium heat until steaming and pour over the chocolate.3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Add the peppermint extract to the mixture and stir until combined.1 tbsp peppermint extract
- Place the truffle mixture into the fridge for at least 2 hours or until semi-firm.
- Scoop about 1 ½ tbsp of the chocolate mixture. Using the palms of your hands, roll the mixture into a round ball.
- Place each ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat until you run out of the truffle mixture.
- Decorate with icing and sprinkles in any design you choose for a festive look.red icing , green icing , holiday sprinkles
- Place the balls in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy or gift.
Notes
- You can use any type of melting chocolate you like, just keep in mind that milk or white chocolate will be very sweet.
- These can be decorated however you like including regular sprinkles, dipped in cocoa powder, or decorative sugar.
- Keep them frozen for up to 1 month or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg