Description
Thin Mint Truffles are a delightful treat that beautifully combines rich chocolate and refreshing mint flavors. With their smooth chocolate exterior and creamy minty center, these truffles are not only simple to make but also impressively elegant. Perfect for holiday gatherings, parties, or as sweet gifts, this recipe will have your friends and family begging for more. Indulge in these decadent bites that encapsulate the beloved flavor of Thin Mint cookies in every delicious morsel.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate chips
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Melted butter
- Mint extract
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, and mint extract until blended. Add to the melted chocolate.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then form small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Roll chilled truffles in cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for better flavor.
Allow enough chilling time to maintain shape during coating.
Experiment by adding crushed peppermint or flavored liqueurs for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (20g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg