Peppermint Truffles Food

PEPPERMINT TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Create a double boiler. Fill a small sized pot 1/4 full with water and bring it to a boil. Then reduce the heat to a simmer and place a glass bowl on top of the pot.
• Heat the coconut milk by adding it into the bowl for 2-3 minutes until it becomes warm.
• Add the chocolate chips to the same bowl and slowly stir until the mixture has a silky smooth texture.
• Remove the bowl from the double boiler and stir in the peppermint extract.
• Place the chocolate ganache mixture in the fridge and let it cool for about 2 hours.
• Scoop out the chocolate ganache from the bowl using a small cookie scoop, then use your hands to gently roll it into a ball.
• Roll the balls immediately in cacao powder and set them on a plate.
• Place the plate in the fridge for about 15 minutes to firm up. Then serve and enjoy!

PEPPERMINT TRUFFLE COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until butter is melted. Let stand 10 minutes to cool slightly. Add 1/2 cup of the sugar, egg and peppermint extract. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually beat in flour on low speed until well mixed.
• 2. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Press a chocolate candy into the center of each ball, forming dough around the candy to completely enclose it. Roll in remaining 1/2 cup sugar to coat. Place 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets.
• 3. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until cookies are set. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
• White Chocolate Drizzled Peppermint Truffle Cookies: Prepare, bake and cool cookies as directed. Melt 4 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped, and 4 teaspoons milk as directed on package. Stir in 1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Peppermint Extract. Spoon into small resealable plastic bag. Cut a small piece from one of the bottom corners of bag. Close bag tightly, then drizzle the chocolate in a zigzag pattern over each cookie. If desired, sprinkle each cookie with finely crushed peppermint candies.
• Sparkling Peppermint Truffle Cookies: Prepare and shape cookies as directed. Roll in holiday-colored sparkling sugars. Bake as directed.

PEPPERMINT TRUFFLES RECIPE

Steps:

• In a medium-sized glass bowl, combine the chocolate chips with the heavy cream. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir. Microwave for an additional minute if needed, until chocolate is completely smooth when stirred.
• Stir in the peppermint extract.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• When ready to mold, let sit on the counter for about 5 minutes. Prepare a tray, cutting board or plate by lining it with parchment paper.
• Use a 1-inch scoop to make the balls. Gently roll them in the palms of your hand until round. Place a toothpick in the top of each ball and freeze for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.
• In a coffee cup or deep jar, melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring each time, until the wafers are completely melted.
• Holding the toothpick, dip the truffle into the chocolate, swirling until it is completely covered. Shake the truffle into the cup of the extra chocolate on the truffle and gently scrape the bottom of the truffle on the side of the jar then place back on the parchment paper.
• Once the chocolate has hardened (about 5 minutes), gently remove all of the toothpicks from the truffles.
• Add the white chocolate wafers to a small plastic baggie and microwave in 30-second increments until the chocolate has melted. Twist the baggie so all of the chocolate moves to one corner of the bag, then make a very small snip with scissors to that corner. Drizzle the white chocolate on the top of the truffle, covering the hole the toothpick left.
• Immediately sprinkle the white chocolate with a pinch of the crushed peppermint pieces.

WHITE PEPPERMINT TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Place white chocolate in a medium bowl.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring heavy cream to simmer. Remove from heat.
• Add tea to a DAVIDsTEA filter and place in the hot cream. Steep for 1 minute.
• Remove filter and pour the cream mixture over the white chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute.
• Using a rubber spatula, slowly stir the mixture until smooth and shiny.
• Cover bowl and refrigerate until well chilled, about 4 hours.
• Remove chocolate from refrigerator. Using a Perfect Spoon, divide chocolate into truffle-sized portions.
• Using your hands, roll each truffle into a ball. Roll each ball in the coating of your choice and place on a baking sheet.
• Place baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill until ready to serve.