Peppermint Truffles

Total Time: 3 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 40
• 1 (12 -16 ounce) container prepared frosting
• 1 (12 -16 ounce) package chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (12 count) package large sized peppermint candy canes
• 1 lb chocolate almond bark

Recipe

• 1 unwrap and finely crush candy canes in a food processor or in plastic bag.
• 2 melt chocolate chips in double boiler or in microwave oven.
• 3 stir in canned frosting and vanilla and mix until smooth.
• 4 add crushed candy canes mixing until thoroughly combined.
• 5 chill until firm enough to handle.
• 6 roll into small balls.
• 7 chill again, usually overnight.
• 8 melt almond bark stirring till smooth.
• 9 dip peppermint balls into chocolate. place dipped candies onto waxed paper and chill till firm. store in covered containers.