Description
Delicious peppermint meltaways that melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Add softened butter, heavy cream, peppermint extract, and salt.
- Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Form small balls from the mixture and place them on a baking sheet.
- Chill again for 1 hour until firm.
- Serve and enjoy your peppermint meltaways.
Notes
- Use dairy-free butter for a vegan option.
- Substitute almond extract for a different flavor.
- Store 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: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: peppermint meltaways, no-bake dessert, easy recipes