Coconut Mint Truffles

Coconut Mint Cookie Truffles / The perfect addition to your holiday offerings- crispy rice, crunchy coconut and cool mint make an irresistible filling.

5 from 1 vote

These delicious cookie balls are coated in a rich dark chocolate. The crispy center is packed with coconut and mint flavor. Perfect for the holidays (or next to a cup of tea any day!).

Prep Time10

Cook Time2

Total Time12

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: truffles

Calories: 84kcal

Author: Michelle Miller

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup brown rice crisp cereal
1/2 cup almond flour
2 1/2 tablespoons cashew butter
1 1/2 tablespoons honey or date syrup
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 cup dark chocolate 85% dark chocolate or Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Chips
10 grams cocoa butter about 2 teaspoons melted, can sub coconut oil
1/8 teaspoon mint extract *brands very greatly in intensity! Start with very little and add to taste.

Instructions

Add coconut, brown rice cereal and almond flour to a bowl.
In a small microwave safe bowl, add cashew butter, coconut oil, honey and sea salt. If your cashew butter is dry, it might be necessary to add another 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil. Microwave for 20-30 seconds, until mixture is warmed but not too hot.
Stir the liquids well to combine, and pour them over the dry ingredients. Mix well, and add peppermint extract. Taste, and adjust intensity of the peppermint to taste. Brands vary in intensity so be careful!
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, and then use a cookie scoop to scoop out small balls of the mixture. It's important to really pack the scoop, of the ball will fall apart when placing it on the baking sheet.
Freeze the cookie balls for 30 minutes or longer.
In a small microwave safe bowl, add the cocoa butter and dark chocolate. Microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stopping to stir and watching closely to prevent burning.
Dip each cookie ball in chocolate, and place in the fridge or freezer to set.

Notes

*Coconut oil is a good substitute for cocoa butter. However, coconut oil has a lower melting temperature, meaning they will get sticky if left out at room temperature for too long.

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