Peppermint Poppers
Get ready to sweeten your holiday season with these irresistible Peppermint Poppers! This no-bake treat combines creamy, melt-in-your-mouth peppermint-infused dough with a decadent white chocolate coating, finished with a festive sprinkle of crushed peppermint candies. Perfect for holiday parties or as a delightful homemade gift, these bite-sized dessert bites are as easy to make as they are to devour, requiring just 20 minutes of prep time. With their vibrant peppermint flavor and dazzling presentation, Peppermint Poppers are sure to be a show-stopping addition to your holiday dessert table. Plus, they’re fridge-friendly, making them a convenient make-ahead option for busy festive celebrations!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 oz Cream cheese
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Peppermint extract
- 1.5 cups White chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups Crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy using a hand or stand mixer.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, and mix until a thick, pliable dough forms.
Add the peppermint extract and continue mixing until the flavor is evenly incorporated.
Using your hands, roll small portions of the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Chill the rolled balls in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
While the poppers chill, melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
Remove the chilled balls from the refrigerator. Using a fork or skewer, dip each ball into the melted white chocolate, coating it evenly, and place it back on the parchment-lined sheet.
Immediately sprinkle the dipped poppers with crushed peppermint candies before the white chocolate sets.
Allow the poppers to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate for faster setting.
Serve and enjoy, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.0 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.9 g | 474% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 174 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 720 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 522.9 g | 190% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 486.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 712 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1533 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
