Description
A simple and refreshing peppermint meltaways recipe perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
- Pour in heavy cream, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract.
- Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Once set, scoop out small portions and roll them into balls.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill again for 1 hour to firm up.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your peppermint meltaways.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened for easy mixing.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste if you prefer a stronger flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meltaways
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: peppermint meltaways, easy dessert, no-bake recipe