Easy Peppermint Truffles
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 12 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate chopped or chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter optional
- Crushed candy canes white chocolate drizzle, or cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and thick
- Add peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until fully combined
- Refrigerate mixture until firm enough to roll
- Scoop and roll mixture into small balls, place on parchment-lined tray
- Chill again until firm
- Melt chocolate with coconut oil or butter until smooth
- Dip each truffle into melted chocolate, tapping off excess
- Add toppings if using
- Refrigerate until chocolate is fully set
Notes
• Peppermint extract is strong—use carefully
• Chill well before dipping for clean coating
• Room-temperature cream cheese ensures smooth filling
• Store chilled for best texture
• Chill well before dipping for clean coating
• Room-temperature cream cheese ensures smooth filling
• Store chilled for best texture