Drop one of these decadent Hot Chocolate Truffles into a cup of hot milk and stir for the perfect hot cocoa!

~Ingredients:

2 3/4 Cups Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips.*

1 Cup Heavy Cream.

1 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar.

1/4 Teaspoon Salt.

2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract.**

Cocoa Powder

Candy Canes, crushed.***

~Directions:

Step 1: Over medium heat, melt chocolate chips, heavy cream, sugar, salt and vanilla extract in a sauce pan. Stir until smooth.

Step 2: Pour into a bowl and place in the fridge until cool. 1 - 2 hours but you can also put it in the freezer to speed up the process.

Step 3: Scoop out chocolate balls (a little bigger than a tablespoon) and then roll in crushed candy canes.

Step 4: Pop them in the freezer to set a little firmer.

Step 5: Store in the fridge until ready to use!

~Recipe Notes:

*You can also use white chocolate. We made it both ways and both ways were really delicious!

**You can add flavorings like almond extract, peppermint extract if you want.

***You don't have to roll your truffles in crushed candy canes. The candy canes look festive and they add a fun flavor. You can also roll your truffle balls in mini chocolate chips, mini marshmallows or cinnamon or you can just roll them in cocoa powder for a simple look.

Note: If you try the mini marshmallows, you really have to push the marshmallows into the truffle balls.

1)These would be a good gift to someone. If gifting, then wrap in clear wrap, goody bags or in a box using mini cupcake liners.

Enjoy!

Please leave us a picture in the comments below if you make it!

~Hannah and Hailey :)