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Easy Christmas Truffles: Chocolate Mint Balls from Norway

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Small peppermint chocolate truffles from Norway with a solid chocolate exterior and creamy, minty interior. Tastes just like an Andes mint. Super EASY to make, perfect Christmas project for kids!!!

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp (scant) peppermint extract
  • 8 oz chocolate of your choice
  • 2 cups shredded coconut OR Christmas sprinkles, glitter sugar, or nonpareils

Instructions

  1. Stir together flour and cream and cook on low heat stirring constantly. Cook until hot to the touch then remove from stove. Don’t overcook the base, but heat just enough to get the flour taste cooked out.
  2. Knead with powdered sugar and mix in cream of tartar and peppermint extract (enough to make a smooth dough out of the mixture). Use food coloring, add this now also.
  3. If you want these to be really precise, use a small cookie scoop or a scale to measure out chunks of identical size or weight. Use the palms of your hands to roll each chunk into a smooth ball. Place on a large baking sheet to cool. Melt chocolate on stovetop or in microwave. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet or under a wire rack. Coat truffle balls in melted chocolate using spoons or toothpicks. Sprinkle with edible Christmas decorations.

Notes

For a festive touch, use green and red food coloring and Christmas sprinkles. These truffles are best stored in an airtight container and can be made ahead of time. The texture is soft and creamy, similar to Andes mints.

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Find it online: https://www.rapidrecipes.blog/soft-peppermint-balls/