Description
Indulge in the festive joy of Peppermint Buddies, a perfect blend of creamy chocolate and refreshing peppermint. These delightful bites are easy to make and ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy movie nights. Topped with crushed candy canes, they add a touch of sweetness and crunch, making them an irresistible addition to any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by clearing the countertop and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in peppermint and vanilla extracts until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix powdered sugar and salt; gradually fold it into the melted chocolate mixture.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring even size for uniform cooking.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top while still soft, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg