Peppermint chocolate bites are full of chocolate minty flavor, and are a festive addition to your holiday cookie tray. They are simple to make in just minutes, and they are naturally sweet, gluten-free and vegan.
Place dates, cocoa powder and peppermint extract into a food processor and blend until mixture forms into a ball. (if mixture is more crumbly, add water 1 teaspoon at a time until mixture forms a large ball)
Remove mixture from food processor and place in refrigerator for 20 minutes
Remove from refrigerator and roll into balls, then shredded coconut
Store in refrigerator for up to week
Notes
This recipe makes about 12 to 15 balls, depending on the sizeVariations:
Dip peppermint chocolate bites in chopped peanuts, pistachios, walnuts or cashews in place of coconut
Crumble up peppermint candy and roll the peppermint chocolate bites
Melt dark chocolate and drizzle over bites
Add 1/2 teaspoon of Nielsen Massey Madagascar vanilla