Peppermint Creams
Peppermint Creams are one of my favourite childhood treats. In fact they are one of the first things I was allowed to make without supervision! I used Steenbergs Organic Peppermint Extract, which is really lovely, as well as Green & Blacks chocolate. They’re a perky little pick me up if you need a sugar rush!
You will need:
- 500g icing sugar, sieved
- A few drops of pepperment extract
- 100g Green and Blacks dark chocolate
- Boiling water
- First of all, line a baking tray with foil.
- Next, pop your sifted icing sugar in a large bowl, add the peppermint and mix well. You will need to add a bit of boiling water to bind it, but be very sparing – you want to be able to roll the mixture into balls!
- Once it is all combined, melt your dark chocolate in a double boiler (or in the microwave if you watch it like a hawk and stir it every 10 seconds).
- Now, roll your mixture into balls. If you’ve ended up with a slightly sticky mix, you can always stick them in the freezer for a 10 mins beforehand. It’s up to you how you want to present them. I usually either dip the whole ball into the chocolate and then place on the tray, or you can flatten with a fork and dip one half in the chocolate.
- Chill until ready to serve! Surprisingly tasty with a cup of coffee! :)
@ashleyfryer me too!!!! EVERY person I knew at the time got them for Christmas, birthdays, lunch, dinner haha :)
@SkinBlisterBlog hehehe me too! :) I still love to make them. So easy. Sooo tasty. :)
@ashleyfryer They look fantastic!
@ActuarialChris thanks! :) They’re ridiculously easy but so scrummy!
@ashleyfryer Now I just need to make time to try to make them :)
@ActuarialChris you really only need half an hour tops, promise!
@peachtreesbbees Ooooo I do say… BUT I shall be home wednesday and first on my list of oven related recipes is this http://t.co/uhf5wteO
@EleanorBrownlie oooh a very fine choice indeed. That recipe’s creator, @nellyscupcakes, will be thrilled! :)
@peachtreesbbees @EleanorBrownlie – Always lovely to hear someone baking one of mine, let me know how it turns out!
@EleanorBrownlie I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOUUUU xx
@ashleyfryer I KNOOOWWW (Makes excited hamster squeels!!! Where will you be in the world (london/bucks/surry)??? And When shall we reunite?
@EleanorBrownlie hehe! :) I will be in Naphill from Friday – Monday. Should be free Sat night? Are you free then? xx
@ashleyfryer Of course, perfect :) I’ll call you when I’m home – Now i must sleep. Love you lovely lady Fryer Xox
@EleanorBrownlie ha ok my darling. Looking forward to seeing you xx