Chocolate Peppermint Truffles
Servings: 10 truffles
The most decadent chocolate peppermint truffles made with healthier ingredients like dates, coconut oil and raw cacao powder.
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Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates pitted
- 3 cups water just boiled
- 1/3 cup raw cacao or cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or himalayan salt
Instructions
- Add the dates to a bowl and cover with just-boiled hot water. Let them sit for 8 to 10 minutes to soften.
- Drain the dates and add to a blender or food processor along with cocoa powder, peppermint extract and coconut oil. Process until the mixture comes together.
- Remove the chocolate mixture and scoop into rough teaspoon-sized balls. You can use a cookie scooper to make it easier. Don't roll them with your hands just yet as they will be too oily. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and put them in the freezer to set for about 8 to 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, add the chocolate chips and microwave on high for 30 to 45-second intervals until melted. Stir with a spoon to fully combine.
- Remove the truffles from the freezer and use your hands to smooth them into balls. Take each ball and roll into melted chocolate with a spoon and then place them back on the baking sheet. Top with flaky sea salt or other toppings of choice and let them sit for 5 to 10 minutes to set or place in the fridge to set faster. Enjoy!
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