La Dolce Vida Candy Cane Truffles

Ok, FINALLY!!! My computer has been down with a virus for a little over a month and i've been itching to blog the many things that we have made over the holidays! I also started reading Julie and Julia which has also made me anxious to get back at it. This is an abundance of chocolatey deliciousness :) Super easy but a little time consuming. We doubled the recipe because it barely made anout 30 small truffles.

All you need is 5 ingredients:

-8 ounces of chocolate chips
-1/2 cup heavy cream
-2 tsp peppermint extract
-1/2 cup cocoa powder for dusting
-1/2 cup crushed candy canes

1.) Combine extract and cream in a microwave-safe cup and microwave for one minute.
2.) Add the chips to the hot mixture. Whisk until smooth and well-blended. Refrigerate until firm (At least 4 hours).
3.) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a teaspoon, drop small, rounded spoonfuls of mixture onto the sheet.
4.) Place the baking sheet in the freezer for aprox. 45 minutes, or until the rounds are firm. Remove and quickly roll each spoonful into a ball.
5.) Place the cocoa powder into a small dish and gently roll each ball into the powder until covered.
6.) Chill in the freezer until firm again.
7.) We found that you need to roll the balls again, rolling the cocoa into the balls or else the candy canes won't stick. Repeat the process with the candy canes.
8.) Finished! Store in an airtight container and serve in small paper cups.