Probably everyone has tasted chocolate truffles at some point in their life. And what if we slightly diversify such an old recipe and try to make mint truffles. Brighten up your cold evening with a cup of hot milk and mint truffle.
Mint truffles
It is necessary
-1/2 cup cocoa powder
-1/3 cup melted coconut oil
-1/3 cup pure maple syrup
-3/4 teaspoon pure mint extract
-a pinch of salt
Instructions
Step 1
In a mixer, stir cocoa powder and coconut oil together until smooth. Add maple syrup, mint and salt. Mix thoroughly again.
Step 2
Get a baking dish or ice cube. Spread out the mixture from step 1 evenly. Refrigerate for 1-3 hours until truffles are completely frozen.
Step 3
Truffles are recommended to be served chilled with hot tea or milk.
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