If you love the irresistible combination of chocolate, coffee, and peppermint, these Peppermint Mocha Cake Balls are a must-try. They’re bite-sized, festive, and incredibly easy to make, making them ideal for holiday parties, edible gifts, or a sweet treat to enjoy by the fireplace. Coated in a crisp chocolate shell and topped with crushed candy canes, these cake balls capture the essence of Christmas in every bite.
Ingredients:
- 1 chocolate cake mix, baked according to package directions
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 tbsp instant coffee granules, dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water
- 16 oz dark chocolate, melted
- Crushed candy canes for garnish
Instructions:
- Crumble cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add peppermint extract and coffee mixture.
- Mix cream cheese mixture into cake crumbs until well combined.
- Form mixture into 1-inch balls. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Dip balls in melted chocolate, tap off excess.
- Sprinkle with crushed candy canes before chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
Makes approximately 40 cake balls