Mint Chocolate Truffles

5 from 1 vote

A 4 ingredient easy recipe for homemade chocolate truffles with mint flavor make great gifts for special occasions such as Christmas, Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or birthdays.

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword Mint Chocolate Truffles

Prep Time 10

Refrigeration Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Calories 134kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

8x8 square dish
Large bowl (microwave safe)
Electric mixer
Sharp knife
Shallow bowls , for coating truffles with cocoa powder or sprinkles
Airtight storage container

Ingredients

⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup ⅓ less fat reduced fat cream cheese softened
16 ounces powdered sugar sifted
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa
¼ cup powdered sugar
sprinkles to decorate

Instructions

Line a 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
Place chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. Place in microwave and heat on high for 30 seconds. Remove chocolate from the microwave and stir. Return in 30 second intervals until chocolate is melted, stirring in between each interval.
Add softened cream cheese to the melted chocolate and mix with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
Stir in 3 ½ cups powdered sugar and mix until well blended.Turn truffle mixture into prepared baking dish and press into a square. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill up to one hour.
Remove chocolate mixture from refrigerator. Cut into squares 48 small pieces and roll into ball shape. Coat each truffle with cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or sprinkles.
Store in refrigerator in an airtight container. Remove from fridge at least 10 minutes to bring to room temperature prior to serving.

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