Mint Chocolate Truffles: These Mint Chocolate Truffles are a sweet snack or the perfect way to end a meal.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 4 hrs 10 mins
Servings 12 servings, 1 truffle each
Calories 98 kcal
Ingredients
- 5 oz. dark chocolate, 70% cocoa or higher, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin coconut oil, melted
- ½ cup canned lite coconut milk
- ½ tsp. pure mint extract (or pure vanilla extract)
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa
Instructions
- Combine chocolate, oil, and extract in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
- Bring coconut milk to a gentle boil in small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add coconut milk to chocolate mixture; whisk gently to blend.
- Place chocolate mixture, covered, in refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Using a melon baller or spoon, scoop out 1 Tbsp. of chocolate mixture. Roll into a ball. Roll in cocoa powder until evenly coated. Repeat to make twelve truffles.
- Store in refrigerator for up to one week or in freezer for three months.
