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    Modified: Nov 4, 2024 · Published: Dec 18, 2021 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

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    These creamy rich Chocolate Peppermint Truffles are dangerously good. They make a great gift for the holidays.

    Chocolate Peppermint Truffles on a plate.

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    These rich and creamy Chocolate Peppermint Truffles are melt-in-your-mouth good! They have just the right amount of peppermint in them.

    Show a hostess or friend how much you care by making these sweet treats for them.

    They make a great gift. You also may like my Polymer Clay Crafts.

    Serve them with some Hot Chocolate with Mint or some Mint Mojito Kombucha. I even have a Chocolate Mint Mojito Kombucha and a Chocolate Mojito recipe.

    Other recipes to try are my Easy Vegan Fudge recipe, Vegan Chocolate Mint Smoothie, Vegan Peppermint Patties recipe, Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, and Vegan Pecan Truffles recipe.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love Them
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
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    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Sweet Vegan Recipes
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love Them

    • They are sweet, rich, and chocolaty.
    • They're simple and easy to make.
    • They make a great gift.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Chocolate chips: I used semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you could also use dark chocolate baking chunks.
    • Coconut milk: I used full-fat coconut milk.
    • Peppermint extract: I used peppermint extract, but mint extract would also work.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness. I like to use sea salt.
    • Cacao powder (or cocoa powder): For rolling the truffles in.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Coconut milk in a saucepan.

    Step 1: Pour coconut milk into a double boiler or a saucepan.

    Chocolate chips in a bowl over a saucepan.

    Step 2: Place chocolate chips into a heatproof bowl above the saucepan. Heat until the coconut milk is simmering and the chocolate chips are melted slightly.

    Coconut milk being  poured into bowl with chocolate chips.

    Step 3: Add the coconut milk to the chocolate chips. Whisk to get out the lumps.

    Peppermint extract being added to chocolate mixture.

    Step 4: Add peppermint extract and salt. Let cool and refrigerate.

    Chocolate mixture with ice cream scoop in a baking dish after being refrigerated.

    Step 5: Scoop out the mixture with a melon baller, tablespoon, or ice cream scoop. Then roll the balls in your hands.

    Truffles on a parchment paper lined cutting board after being rolled in cacao powder.

    Step 6: Roll in cacao powder. Store in the fridge to keep solid.

    Chocolate Peppermint Truffle in hand.

    💭 Tips

    • You don't need to melt the chocolate chips completely because the coconut milk will do that when you add it to the chocolate.
    • Add less peppermint extract and taste to see how you like it.
    • For easier rolling, dampen your hands.
    Chocolate Peppermint Truffles close up.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What are chocolate truffles made of?

    These chocolate truffles with peppermint are made with chocolate chips, coconut milk, and peppermint extract, then rolled in cacao powder.

    Do chocolate truffles actually have truffles in them?

    Chocolate truffles do not have truffle mushrooms in them even though they have truffles in the name.

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    If you tried this Chocolate Peppermint Truffles Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

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    Chocolate Peppermint Truffles
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    Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

    These creamy rich Chocolate Peppermint Truffles are dangerously good. They make a great gift for the holidays.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine French inspired
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 35 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes minutes
    Servings 18 truffles
    Calories 130kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 ounce bag)
    • ½ cup full fat coconut milk
    • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
    • Pinch salt
    • 2 tablespoons cacao powder or cocoa powder

    Instructions

    • Pour coconut milk into a saucepan on the stovetop. Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and place over coconut milk. This will act as a double boiler (or use a double boiler if you have one). Heat on medium heat until coconut milk comes to a simmer, and chocolate chips are melted slightly.
    • Remove both from the heat, and pour coconut milk over the chocolate chips to finish melting. Mix until smooth.
    • Add peppermint extract and salt. Mix thoroughly. Pour into a 7 ½" x 9 ½" glass baking dish, or a similar size. Cover and put in the refrigerator to set.
    • Once the mixture is set, use a melon baller, spoon, or ice cream scoop to form balls. Roll balls in your hands, then into cacao powder. Refrigerate.

    Notes

    These vegan truffles will last up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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