Minty Chocolate Balls (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 3/4 cup whipping cream.
02 - 2 tablespoons plain butter, unsalted.
03 - 8 ounces chopped dark chocolate.
04 - 1/4 teaspoon mint extract.
05 - 3 smashed candy canes.
06 - Toppings: Smashed candy canes.
07 - Red sugar crystals.
08 - Powdered chocolate.

# Instructions:

01 - Warm up the cream and butter in a pot over gentle heat until it starts to bubble slightly.
02 - Drop the chocolate chunks into a bowl and pour the warm cream mix on top.
03 - Leave the chocolate and cream sitting untouched for 5 minutes flat.
04 - Blend everything together until the chocolate totally melts and looks smooth.
05 - Put in the mint extract and mix until it's all blended through.
06 - Mix in the broken candy canes until they're spread all through the chocolate.
07 - Put the mix in the fridge for 1-2 hours until it's firm enough to work with.
08 - Cover your hands with cocoa to keep the chocolate from sticking while you work.
09 - Take small spoonfuls of the cold mixture.
10 - Use your hands to form each spoonful into a nice round ball.
11 - Put your chosen toppings in small, flat dishes for easy coating.
12 - Roll each ball in whatever topping you like until fully covered.
13 - Set your finished truffles on a sheet lined with parchment.
14 - Stick them back in the fridge for 1-2 hours until they're totally firm.
15 - Pack them in a sealed container and keep in the fridge.

# Notes:

01 - Wonderful festive sweet.
02 - Can be made days ahead.
03 - Several coating choices.
04 - Makes a lovely handmade gift.

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