Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Easy Christmas Peppermint Creams! These delightful treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or as charming gifts, featuring a creamy peppermint center enrobed in rich dark chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tablespoon condensed milk
- 1–2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 100g dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine sifted powdered sugar, condensed milk, and peppermint extract. Mix until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or discs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
- Melt dark chocolate in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Dip each chilled cream into the melted chocolate using a fork, letting excess chocolate drip off.
- Place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and let set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream (22g)
- Calories: 94
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a unique twist, try adding crushed nuts or using different extracts like vanilla. Store your peppermint creams in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.