Easy Candy Cane Truffles for Holidays

Alrighty, folks! Hold onto your mixing bowls because I’m about to introduce you to a little nugget of holiday magic: Easy Candy Cane Truffles for Holidays. These little bad boys are the perfect mix of chocolatey goodness and minty delight. They’re like a snowball fight, but way yummier and way less cold on your face. Imagine biting into something that’s both festive and ridiculously easy to make. Yeah, that’s these. Also, they’re a hit at our house during the holiday craziness, which says something!

So picture this: It’s the day before Christmas, and my kitchen looks like it was hit by a sugar-infused blizzard. There’s holiday music blaring and I’m frantically trying to whip up something special. Enter Candy Cane Truffles. Every year, my husband is the official taste-tester, and let me tell ya, these truffles make him do a happy dance every single time. They’re kind of like family tradition meets dessert heaven. These little spheres have become a staple in our holiday routine, right up there with mismatched Christmas socks and cheesy holiday movies.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Candy Cane Truffles for Holidays

– They’re bite-sized fun in a candy wrapper.
– Perfect for last-minute bakers who forgot the cookies in the oven…again.
– They pack a minty punch that’ll make your taste buds do the jingle bell rock.
– No baking required. Seriously.

How to Make It

Alright, let’s do this thing family-style. First, you’re gonna melt some chocolate. I recommend the double boiler method, aka a fancy way to not burn it. Stir like your life depends on it. Then, you’re adding in some cream until it’s all velvety smooth. Toss in those crushed candy canes — don’t be shy! Setting it in the fridge is next, because nobody likes truffles that are more like soup. Once those little guys are set, roll them into balls. Your hands might get messy, and that’s okay. It’s all part of the fun. Finish by rolling them in more crushed candy cane. And voilà, sweet magic!

Ingredient Notes

– Chocolate: Get the good stuff, the really melty kind — the kind you “accidentally” eat half a bar of before it gets in the recipe.
– Candy Canes: The holiday stash you’ve hidden from the kids works great. Just crush ’em like your New Year’s resolutions.
– Cream: You want the heavy stuff here. Trust me, light cream just doesn’t do the trick — learned it the hard way.

**Recipe Steps:**

1. Melt chocolate using a double boiler for smoothness.
2. Stir in the cream until combined.
3. Add crushed candy canes and mix thoroughly.
4. Chill mixture until firm.
5. Roll into balls and coat with additional candy cane bits.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t rush the chilling! Impatient people end up with chocolate slush.
– Use gloves if you want less chocolatey hands, but where’s the fun in that?

Storage Tips

Pop any leftovers in an airtight container. They’ll be happy in the fridge for a week — if they last that long! Honestly, they taste kinda great cold. A cheeky truffle for breakfast? Why not.

Variations and Substitutions

Want to shake things up? Try rolling them in cocoa or sprinkles if you’re out of candy canes. Need less sugar? Swap some of the candy cane for chopped nuts; makes it fancy and slightly healthier. It’s all about rolling with what you’ve got, people.

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Easy Candy Cane Truffles for Holidays

Delicious and festive candy cane truffles perfect for holiday celebrations. These no-bake treats combine creamy white chocolate and crushed candy canes for a sweet and minty flavor.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 8 oz white chocolate chips
• ▢ 4 oz cream cheese softened
• ▢ 0.75 cup crushed candy canes plus extra for garnish
• ▢ 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
• In a separate bowl, mix softened cream cheese with melted white chocolate until fully combined.
• Fold crushed candy canes and vanilla extract into the mixture.
• Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
• Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
• Optional: Roll truffles in extra crushed candy canes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.