Chocolate Peppermints
INGREDIENTS
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Chocolate Peppermints
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Makes about 8 dozen.
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Ingredients
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1 pound confectioners sugar (powdered sugar)
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4 ounces, weight cream cheese, softened
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1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
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6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Instructions
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Using a mixer, gradually add the sugar to the cream cheese, beat well until incorporated.
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Add peppermint extract and combine well.
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Roll dough into teaspoon size balls and place on baking sheet(s) lined with wax paper or parchment. Create a small "bowl" or indention in each ball using a 1/4 teaspoon or your finger. Cover with plastic wrap and let firm up in refrigerator for a few
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When peppermints have firmed, melt chocolate according to package directions (microwave is fine). Fill a piping bag or freezer bag with the corner snipped with the melted chocolate. Fill each mini peppermint bowl/indention with chocolate and let cool
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Refrigerate in airtight container until ready to serve.
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Tips:
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- If working solo, only make a few balls at a time before pressing the bowls/indentions to avoid them drying and cracking. The best thing is to work with a fellow peppermint maker and have one person roll the balls, while the other follows behind mak
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- Be sure to keep main peppermint mixture lightly covered with plastic or a damp paper towel while making the balls to avoid it drying out.
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