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No Bake Peppermint Pretzel Bites

A pile of chocolate truffles dipped in dark chocolate and topped with crushed peppermint for one of the No bake Christmas desserts.
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Simple, festive, no bake Christmas treats featuring a creamy peppermint filling coated in chocolate and crushed candy canes. These are perfect for holiday parties and large crowds.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels, divided
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (peppermints)

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth.
  4. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the crushed pretzels into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up the centers.
  7. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut oil with the chocolate mixture if it has hardened too much.
  8. Dip each frozen cream cheese ball into the melted chocolate mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Return to the parchment-lined sheet.
  9. Immediately sprinkle the tops of the chocolate-coated bites with the remaining 1/2 cup of crushed pretzels and the crushed candy canes.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is completely set.

Notes

  • You can make these Christmas desserts for a crowd up to three days ahead of time. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • For easy dipping, use toothpicks inserted into the cream cheese balls before chilling.
  • If you do not have candy canes, use red and white sprinkles for a similar festive look.

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