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Looking for a recipe that's easy to make and that will wow your friends this holiday season? Look no further! These Peppermint Cookie Dough Truffles are easy to make and they look amazing. They're perfect for parties and they make great gifts too.

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We're coming into that crazy busy time of year where holiday parties are plentiful.  Chances are pretty good that you may be hosting one of these parties and let's be honest, hosting a party this time of year can be really stressful. Figuring out the time/date, getting the invites sent out, getting people to RSVP (and keeping up with who says they are coming) and then…the meal plan…it's just so much. You want each one of the recipes you pick to blow your guest away. You want it to be something they love, right? Well, this one is one you should add to the menu this year! They are pretty easy to make and frankly just really delicious. Enjoy!
 
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Ingredients for Peppermint Cookie Dough Truffles

1/2 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
3/4 C brown sugar
1 1/4 C sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp peppermint extract
2 1/2 C flour
1/2 C mini nestle chocolate chips
1 C crushed candy cane
4 drops pink gel food coloring (optional)
1 bag of ghiradelli melting chocolate

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Directions for Peppermint Cookie Dough Truffles
1. In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until combined.
2. Beat in the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract.
3. Gradually add the flour until combined.
4. Add a little bit of gel food color and mix well. (This step is optional, but makes the inside of the truffles a little more festive)
5. Stir in the chocolate chips and candy cane pieces by hand.
6. Place mixture into the fridge for about 8 hours.
7. Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop some dough into your hands.
8. Roll the dough and then place onto a cookie sheet fitted with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
9. Place into the freezer for 30 minutes.
10. Using a double boiler, melt the Ghiradelli chocolate.
11. Using a fork, dip a dough ball into the chocolate and fully coat it.
12. Lightly tap the edge of the pot to get the excess chocolate off.
13. Place onto the parchment paper.
14. Repeat steps with remaining chocolate.
15. Pour the leftover chocolate into a parchment bag
16. Drizzle the chocolate over the dipped cookie truffles and then sprinkle with some crushed candy canes.
 
 
Enjoy!
 
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Peppermint Cookie Dough Truffles: Easy Holiday Recipe

Peppermint Cookie Dough Truffles: Easy Holiday Recipe

Looking for a delicious party appetizer? Want a delicious homemade gift? These Peppermint Cookie Dough Truffles are ones you don't want to miss!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
  • 3/4 C brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 C sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 1/2 C flour
  • 1/2 C mini nestle chocolate chips
  • 1 C crushed candy cane
  • 4 drops pink gel food coloring (optional)
  • 1 bag of ghiradelli melting chocolate

Instructions

    1. In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar
    2. Beat in the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract.
    3. Gradually add the flour until combined.
    4. Add a little bit of gel food color and mix well.
    5. Stir in the chocolate chips and candy cane pieces by hand.
    6. Place mixture into the fridge for about 8 hours.
    7. Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop some dough into your hands.
    8. Roll the dough and then place onto a cookie sheet fitted with a silicon mat or parchment paper
    9. Place into the freezer for 30 minutes.
    10. Using a double boiler, melt the Ghiradelli chocolate.
    11. Using a fork, dip a dough ball into the chocolate and fully coat it.
    12. Lightly tap the edge of the pot to get the excess chocolate off.
    13. Place onto the parchment paper.
    14. Repeat steps with remaining chocolate.
    15. Pour the leftover chocolate into a parchment bag
    16. Drizzle the chocolate over the dipped cookie truffles and then sprinkle with some crushed candy canes.
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