Chocolate Mint Truffles
This mint chocolate truffle recipe is one from Lisey's old baking site, which got lost when I switched hosting companies.
A reader emailed to ask if I could repost the recipe, though, since she makes these every Christmas for giving away.
So, here I am, in time for any of you to make these for Christmas!
These are pretty simple to make; easy enough for kids to help, especially with the rolling and coating step.
One note: Mint chocolate chips can be a little tricky to find, but these would be tasty with regular chocolate chips. And mint chocolate chips are available online, but they're usually stupid expensive. So, look for them locally, or stick with regular chocolate chips.
Here's how you make 'em!
Melt the butter and mint chocolate chips in a double boiler (we just use a glass bowl over top of boiling water in a pot).
Then stir in sweetened condensed milk and chocolate wafer/graham cracker crumbs.
Refrigerate the mixture until it's firm, about one hour. We tried the freezer, as in the photo below, but that doesn't work as well as the fridge (the edges freeze before the middle of the bowl gets firm).
Shape into one-inch balls, and then roll them in any number of coatings. We used colored sprinkles and chocolate jimmies, but the possibilities are pretty endless!
Chocolate Mint Truffles
Truffle-like chocolates that are easy enough for kids to make! Allow one hour for chilling.
Ingredients
- 1 package (10 ounces) mint chocolate chips
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1-¼ cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 22 wafers)
- Jimmies, sprinkles, cocoa powder, or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips and butter together in a double boiler, or in a glass or metal bowl placed over gently boiling water; stir.
- Stir in milk and then the chocolate wafer crumbs.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
- Roll chocolate mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in desired toppings. Store in refrigerator.
Notes
You can use regular chocolate chips if you don't like mint chocolate. Two varieties of mint chips are linked in this recipe, but they're crazy expensive on Amazon. Try to find them locally!
Any crispy chocolate cookie/cracker should work for the crumbs; we used chocolate graham crackers.
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I think I may try these. I'm looking for a few easy candies recipes for a low key Christmas. I make fudge with the mint chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk( mint chips are found easily at my Kroger) I usually separate the green from the chocolate, melt separately, the pour together for a swirl effect. This is similar but in a truffle form. I'm thinking of rolling them in something different because I don't like sprinkles--Grinch, lol. What have you tried that you like? I was thinking about crushed pistachios with the no-mint flavored version. I may just make two kinds so some have sprinkles.
Oh, I just saw where you suggested cocoa or shredded coconut. Have you tried any nuts pieces on the outside?
Ooh, nuts are a good idea too! Just make sure they're pretty finely chopped.
Thanks, will do!
Looks so yummy, beautiful and festive! And I'm sure it's a lot of fun making these mint truffles too. Thanks for sharing the recipes!
Couldn't you just add a bit of mint extract to the regular chocolate chips? And hey, you could probably try different kinds: almond, coconut, vanilla...
That was my thought, Rose, to add a little mint extract to regular chips. I opened this blog and those truffles were staring at me, so suddenly I am seriously craving chocolate! I think I'll try this recipe, and give a copy of it to my budding chef granddaughter. I'll bet she would love to make these!
Oh, and I'm don't remember how much it took, but I have a recipe for chocolate truffles that includes a touch of Fra Angelico liqueur, and it is sooooo good. It's not for kids, but good, nevertheless!
I agree with Rose. I am craving chocolate now. Sadly, I have 1 energy bite left. These look great and with minimal ingredients! I enjoy trying new recipes but try to avoid those that call for an ingredient that I may not use again.
I was wondering how it would work with either Peppermint Patties, Andes Thin Mints, or crushed mint Oreos.
Crushed mint Oreos + choc chips = crushed chocolate waters + mint choc chips?
These are all very good ideas to try. You could take one for the team and do some experimenting. 😉
We make oreo truffles with crushed oreos + cream cheese, so you could try that for sure!
https://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipe/095085/easy-oreo-truffles
I was just going to say something about these, but then I thought oh these are truffles , not fudge, but who cares they are great!
I do this one is well! They go over great! We also dip them in melted chocolate!
Did you see that Bailey's is coming out with baking chips? I have a feeling THOSE would be perfect in here 😉
Aldi carries the bags Andes mint chips/pieces in my area. I saw them last year for the holiday baking season as well. They also carry a variety of nuts and coconut flakes and orange/lemon (and maybe almond and mint?) flavor extracts and things like cream of tartar and ginger and pretty much most all of your fancy baking needs. 🙂
Walmart has both brands of the mint chips, at least in the locations in my area.
Ooh, that's really good to know!
THANK YOU!!!!
My best food/candy gift was pecan brittle. Google it. I think it was a Martha s. Recipe. Use microwave to make it. Another favorite is mexican wedding cookies. Also toasted sugared nuts from joy of cooking cookbook. Trying peppermint brittle this year...using semisweet chips add .5 tea. Peppermint oil. And real white choc. Add .5 tea. Peppermint oil. Add crushed candy canes on top. Wish me luck
Jimmies! I am a west coast language nerd, and that is a bit of dialect I don't think I've ever seen in the wild. Our impoverished language over here has only "sprinkles," to name both things :).
Oooh, these look so delicious! A few years back I made some caramel-rum truffles for a work party and they were a hit! Truffles are definitely a labor of love, but oh-so worth the effort. 🙂
Yum! I love chocolate and mint together, so these look delightful. 🙂