Best 8 Cocoa Mint Truffles Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey as we explore the art of crafting cocoa mint truffles, a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. These exquisite treats embody the perfect balance between rich, decadent chocolate and the refreshing coolness of mint, culminating in an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. With just a few simple ingredients and a touch of culinary expertise, you can create these delectable morsels that are sure to impress and delight even the most discerning palate. So, let's embark on this culinary adventure and discover the secrets to creating cocoa mint truffles that will leave a lasting impression.

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EASY MINT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES



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I make a lot of candy around the holidays. This is one of my favorites because the mixture isn't sticky or messy to work with, and the results are just delicious. -Jean Olson, Wallingford, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 70 truffles.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup butter, divided
3 cups sugar
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
baking cocoa, finely chopped nuts or chocolate sprinkles

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. , In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in chips and peppermint extract until chocolate is melted. Stir in marshmallow creme and vanilla until smooth. Spread into prepared pan., Refrigerate, uncovered, for 3 hours or until firm. Lift out of pan; cut into 1-1/2-in. squares. Roll each into a ball. Roll truffles in cocoa, nuts or sprinkles. Refrigerate in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MINT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 36 truffles

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces good-quality bittersweet chocolate
8 ounces good-quality semisweet chocolate
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
3 to 4 drops mint extract
8 ounces meltable milk chocolate
Decorator's sugar
Green food coloring

Steps:

  • Heat the dark chocolates and condensed milk in a double boiler over medium-low heat until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. The mixture will have a slight marshmallow texture. Stir in the mint extract to your taste.
  • Remove from the heat, and then cover and refrigerate until completely cool, at least 2 hours.
  • Once chilled, roll in teaspoon-size balls, and then dip into the melted milk chocolate coating, using a fork to let the excess chocolate drip off.
  • Color the decorators sugar with a small amount of green food coloring and sprinkle on top of the truffles.

COCOA MINT TRUFFLES



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Wow! These easy chocolate truffles will be a hit at holiday parties. Moist with a rich minty flavor inside, the candies have a powdered cocoa outer layer. These are decadent, but oh-so-simple to do.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 truffles.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
6 mint Andes candies
3/4 cup whipped topping
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon instant coffee granules

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips and candies over low heat. Transfer to a small bowl and cool to lukewarm, about 7 minutes. Beat in whipped topping. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes or until firm enough to form into balls. , In a small bowl, combine cocoa and coffee granules. Shape chocolate mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in cocoa mixture. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE MINT TRUFFLES



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These are so good. Just the right touch of mint. There's a 2 hour refrigeration period for the chocolate mixture to become firm enough to shape. Other than that, they're quick to make.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Candy

Time 2h10m

Yield 20 truffles

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons peppermint schnapps
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons icing sugar

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the chocolate, butter, cream and schnapps and heat over moderately-low heat, stirring, until it is smooth.
  • Transfer to a small bowl and chill, covered, for 2 hours, or until firm.
  • In a small bowl, sift together cocoa and icing sugar and combine well.
  • Put bowl of truffle mixture in a bowl of ice and cold water.
  • Form the mixture into 1 inch balls, coating fingers with cocoa mixture to keep truffle from sticking, and roll balls in cocoa mixture.
  • Chill on a baking sheet lined with wax paper for atleast 1 hour, or until firm.
  • Serve in a dish garnished with fresh mint leaves.
  • (the truffles keep in an airtight container, chilled, for up to 2 weeks).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.9, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 7.1, Sodium 10.4, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 7, Protein 0.6

EASY MINT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES



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Moist, rich, chocolaty truffles made with brownie mix that taste like a soft Thin Mint® cookie. Fancy enough to serve for company or at a party, yet super easy and affordable.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 (18.4 ounce) package brownie mix
⅔ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup water
2 large eggs
1 (4.6 ounce) package creme de menthe thins (such as Andes®)
1 (12 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil
green and while candy sprinkles (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a glass 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine brownie mix, oil, water, and eggs in a large bowl. Stir 50 strokes with a spoon. Spread into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 28 to 31 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Break up warm brownies into a large bowl. Roughly chop mint thins and add to the bowl; stir until well combined, allowing the brownies' heat to slightly melt the chocolate.
  • Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls, pressing firmly so they hold together. Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Combine chocolate chips and oil in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth.
  • Dip each brownie ball into the melted chocolate and turn with a fork to coat. Lift and allow excess chocolate to drip off. Place dipped truffles onto a tray lined with waxed or parchment paper. Top with sprinkles, if desired.
  • Refrigerate for 5 minutes (or let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes) until chocolate has set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 73.3 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

DARK CHOCOLATE MINT TRUFFLES



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The most incredible minty chocolate truffle! Soft, rich, and delicious! Cover and store in the refrigerator.

Provided by MELISS142

Categories     Truffles

Time 2h45m

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (15.25 ounce) package mint-flavored, cream-filled sandwich cookies (such as Oreo®)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
16 ounces dark chocolate chips
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
7 small peppermint candy canes, crushed, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Put entire bag of cookies in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to a fine crumb consistency. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add cream cheese and mix until well combined. Roll into 1-inch balls. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power for 1 minute. Stir, then repeat in 1-minute increments until melted and smooth. Mix in peppermint extract.
  • Drop chilled balls in the chocolate to coat, let any excess drip off, and place on waxed paper. Sprinkle crushed candy canes over wet chocolate. Return to the refrigerator until chocolate sets, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 66.5 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

COCONUT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES



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I'm not very good at making cakes so whenever I needed to bring a plate of sweets to a morning or afternoon tea, I would make these. They are so easy to make. My daughter helps me rolled the coconut on the balls. Enjoy.

Provided by Chef floWer

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 30 Balls

Number Of Ingredients 5

250 g plain sweet biscuits (I use Arnotts Marie biscuits)
1/2 cup desiccated coconut, fine
2 tablespoons cocoa
340 g condensed milk (I prefer Nestle Sweetened Condensed Milk)
3/4 cup of fine desiccated coconut

Steps:

  • Crush the biscuits in a food processor until it is fine (like flour).
  • Combine in a large bowl, the crush biscuits, 1/2 cup of fine desiccated coconuts and 2 tablespoons of cocoa. Mix the ingredients well.
  • Then slowly stir in the sweetened condensed milk into the mixture. (Don't pour the whole content of the can, pour it in slowly as you only may need 340 grams of the can).
  • You know you have the mixture right if the mixture is a dough ball. (If the balls are not holding shape then you may used too much sweetened condensed milk.) You should be able to roll them into a ball without being to hard or to soft.
  • Shape the mixture into one-inch balls.
  • Place the 1/4 cups of fine desiccated coconut into a flat plate (You may not need the whole 3/4 cups so just fill the flat plate when needed).
  • Roll the ball into the fine desiccated coconut.
  • Store in refrigerator until your ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.1, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 3.9, Sodium 64.2, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 10.1, Protein 1.6

FRESH MINT TRUFFLES



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This recipe for fresh mint truffles is courtesy of Charles Chocolates' Chuck Siegel.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 117 truffles

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 ounces bittersweet chocolate, preferably Valrhona Manjari, finely chopped
8 ounces milk chocolate, preferably Valrhona 42 percent, finely chopped
2 cups heavy cream (not ultra-pasteurized)
1 bunch fresh spearmint leaves
11 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups cocoa powder (not Dutch processed), preferably Valrhona, for rolling

Steps:

  • Line a 13-by-9 1/2-inch rimmed baking sheet with plastic wrap; set aside.
  • In a heatproof bowl, set over (but not touching) simmering water, melt 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate and milk chocolate together until it reaches 120 degrees.
  • Place cream in a small saucepan over medium heat; heat until cream just comes to a boil. Meanwhile, chop mint leaves and transfer to a medium stainless steel bowl. Pour cream over mint and let steep 10 minutes. Strain cream mixture through 4 layers of cheesecloth.
  • Remove chocolate mixture from heat and add to 1 1/3 cups cream mixture, reserving any remaining cream for another use. Using a heatproof spatula, mix together, starting from the center of the saucepan and working your way to the outer edges until mixture is emulsified. Add butter and mix with an immersion blender until well combined. Pour mixture into prepared baking sheet, evenly spreading mixture with an offset spatula; cover with plastic wrap, pressing down gently on chocolate mixture to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, and up to overnight.
  • Line the back of another 13-by-9 1/2-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Uncover chocolate and invert onto parchment paper; remove second piece of plastic wrap. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, and a steel ruler as a guide, cut chocolate into 1-inch squares.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Roll each square of chocolate between your hands to form a smooth ball. Transfer chocolate balls to baking sheet; refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Melt remaining 16 ounces bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl, set over (but not touching) simmering water. Place cocoa powder in a shallow dish. Place some of the melted chocolate in the palm of your hand and roll a chocolate ball in the melted chocolate to coat, then roll in cocoa powder. Repeat process with remaining chocolate balls. Transfer truffles to an airtight container, stacking truffles no more than 2 to 3 inches high, and refrigerate up to 2 weeks. Bring truffles to room temperature just before serving.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a high-quality dark chocolate.
  • To make the truffles extra smooth, use a food processor to grind the chocolate and mint leaves together.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop the chocolate and mint leaves by hand.
  • Make sure the cream is cold before whipping it. This will help it whip up faster and give the truffles a lighter texture.
  • Don't overwhip the cream. If you whip it too much, it will become grainy and the truffles will be too hard.
  • When rolling the truffles, work quickly so that the chocolate doesn't melt.
  • If the chocolate does start to melt, place the truffles in the refrigerator for a few minutes to firm them up.
  • Store the truffles in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

With their rich chocolate flavor, refreshing mint filling, and easy-to-make recipe, Cocoa Mint Truffles are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you are looking for a special dessert to serve at a party or a sweet snack to enjoy at home, these truffles are sure to please. Plus, they are a great way to use up any leftover chocolate or mint leaves you may have on hand. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make treat, give Cocoa Mint Truffles a try.

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