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Peppermint Brownie Truffles are a simple but amazing addition to your holiday treats platter. A simple boxed mix turns into a chocolate and mint laden treat topped with crushed peppermint. Everyone will grab these at your holiday gatherings!

Peppermint brownie truffles stacked on a white plate

Peppermint Brownie Truffles

Truffles are always a well-loved dessert. Perfect for parties or even to give as a gift, Peppermint Brownie Truffles are a must-make recipe over the Christmas season. And you will not believe how easy they are to make.

How do I Store Leftover Brownie Truffles?

To store the leftover brownie truffles, you want to make sure they are stored in an airtight container. The brownie truffles can be stored at room temperature and will last for about 5 days.

Tips for Dipping Candy Cane Truffles in Chocolate

When you are dipping candy cane truffles in chocolate, use a fork to make it easier. This prevents your fingers from getting covered in chocolate and prevents fingerprints in the truffles. Put the truffles on wax paper or parchment paper. This makes it easier to remove the truffles after they have hardened.

How to Gift Christmas Truffles

If you want to give these Christmas Truffles as a gift, you can dress them up in a few ways. You can get a pretty cookie container and use that to give the truffles. You can also get pretty cellophane paper to wrap the Christmas truffles or use Christmas themed plastic bags.

Peppermint brownie truffles on a white plate sitting on red napkin

Ingredients for Peppermint Truffles

  • Betty Crocker milk chocolate brownie mix
  • Water
  • Oil
  • Eggs
  • Chocolate frosting
  • Ghiradelli melting chocolate
  • Candy Canes

How to Make Brownie Truffles from Box Mix

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a baking pan with baking spray.
Follow the brownie directions on the box. Once the batter is made bake for 25-30 minutes.
Allow to cool completely
After the brownies have cooled, start to crumble the brownies.
Mix together with a 1/2 cup of chocolate frosting. The brownies will start to form a dough.
Use an ice cream scoop and scoop the dough into balls.
Place onto parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
Use a microwave safe bowl and melt the chocolate in 45 second increments until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
Using a fork, dip the brownie balls into the chocolate and roll until fully coated
Gently tap the edge of the bowl to remove extra chocolate.
Place the brownie ball onto a cookie sheet, then, sprinkle a little bit of the crushed candy canes on top
Do this for the rest of the brownie balls.
Allow the chocolate to harden before enjoying!
White plate of brownie truffles on a red napkin
Peppermint brownie truffles stacked on a white plate
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Peppermint Brownie Truffles

Peppermint Brownie Truffles are a simple but amazing addition to your holiday treats platter. A simple boxed mix turns into a chocolate and mint laden treat topped with crushed peppermint.
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 - 18.4 oz box of Betty Crocker milk chocolate brownie mix
  • 3 TBSP water
  • 1/2 C oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 container of chocolate frosting
  • 1 8 oz bag of Ghiradelli melting chocolate
  • 1 C crushed Candy Canes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 13x9 baking pan with pam baking spray
  • Follow the directions on the back of the box to prepare the brownie batter
  • Once batter is made, pour it into the baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with few crumbs
  • Allow to cool completely
  • Once the brownies have cooled completely, start to crumble the brownies into a large bowl
  • Mix in using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, 1/2 C of the chocolate frosting
  • Mix until the brownies start to form a dough
  • Using the small ice cream scooper, scoop out some dough and roll into a ball
  • Place onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet
  • Using a large microwave safe bowl, melt the melting chocolate in increments of 45 second or until the chocolate is melted and smooth
  • Using a fork, dip the brownie balls into the chocolate and roll until fully coated
  • Pick up the brownie ball with the fork and lightly tap the edge of the bowl to remove extra chocolate
  • Place brownie ball onto the cookie sheet
  • Sprinkle a little bit of the crushed candy canes on top
  • Repeat steps until all brownie balls have been dipped in the chocolate
  • Allow the chocolate to harden before enjoying!

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