Description
Christmas Cherry Mash Truffles are a delightful holiday treat combining chocolate, cherries, and a creamy filling, perfect for festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained maraschino cherries, powdered sugar, and peanut butter until well blended.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with vegetable oil until smooth.
- Dip each chilled cherry ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Return the chocolate-covered truffles to the baking sheet and let them set at room temperature or refrigerate until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
- For a festive touch, sprinkle crushed nuts or holiday-themed sprinkles on top of the truffles before the chocolate sets.
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Christmas, Cherry Mash, Truffles, Holiday Treats, Dessert