Chocolate Peppermints Recipe
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Ingredients: Ingredients
1 pound confectioners sugar (powdered sugar)
4 ounces, weight cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips ( or can use candy melts)
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Directions:Instructions:
Using a mixer, gradually add the sugar to the cream cheese, beat well until incorporated.
Add peppermint extract and combine well.
Roll dough into teaspoon size balls and place on baking sheet(s) lined with wax paper or parchment. Create a small "bowl" or indention in each ball using a ¼ teaspoon or your finger. Cover with plastic wrap and let firm up in refrigerator for a few hours.
When peppermints have firmed, melt chocolate according to package directions (microwave is fine). Fill a piping bag or freezer bag with the corner snipped with the melted chocolate. Fill each mini peppermint bowl/indention with chocolate and let cool.
Refrigerate in airtight container until ready to serve.
Tips:
When making the cream cheese/powdered sugar mixture, gradually add the powdered sugar until the right texture is achieved. You may end up needing to add a bit more than listed in the recipe, or less. It should hold together, but not sticky.
- Be sure to keep main peppermint mixture lightly covered with plastic or a damp paper towel while making the balls to avoid it drying out. |
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Servings:approx. 8 doz. |
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Preparation
Time:approx 45 min. |
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Notes: I have found it makes it easier if I roll some of the mixture into a "log", then "pinch" off a small amount, then roll into a ball.
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