Peppermint Truffles
Ingredients:
4 oz semisweet chocolate flavored coating
4 oz milk chocolate
1 tsp peppermint extract
1/3 c unsalted butter (at room temp)
1/2 c ground peppermint candy cane
1 lb. dark chocolate flavored coatings for dipping
Preparation:
Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper
Melt semisweet chocolate flavored coatings and milk chocolate in a
double boiler
Add peppermint extract and stir well
With an electric mixer on HIGH, beat butter into the warm chocolate
until light and fluffy
Using a melon scoop, make 1 in. balls and place on the prepared cookie
sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm.
Using a dipping spoon, dip frozen balls in melted dark chocolate flavored
coatings
Sprinkle with crushed peppermint
Store in refrigerator in a covered container up to 1 month or in a freezer
for 3 months