Description
Delightful bites of cream cheese and chocolate with a refreshing hint of mint, perfect for cozy moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until fully combined.
- Stir in the peppermint extract and mix well. Add green food coloring if desired.
- Melt the chocolate chips until smooth.
- Scoop the cream cheese mixture to form small buttons and dip each in melted chocolate.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until chocolate hardens.
Notes
Ensure your cream cheese is softened for easier mixing. You can use vegan cream cheese or adjust flavors as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling, Coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 button
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chocolate, mint, cream cheese, dessert, easy recipes