Crunchy Chocolate Mint Balls

Name: Crunchy Chocolate Mint Balls
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (10 ounces) mint chocolate chips; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1-1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 22 wafers); White jimmies

Get a jump on the holidays by making these four-ingredient truffles and tucking them away in the freezer to save for gift-giving. Present them in mini cupcake holders for an extra-special touch. —Amanda Triff, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) mint chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1-1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 22 wafers)
White jimmies

Directions

In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt chips and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in milk. Add wafer crumbs; mix to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in jimmies. Place on a waxed paper-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; freeze until firm. Transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag. May be frozen for up to 1 month.
To use frozen balls: Thaw at room temperature.

Editor's Note

If mint chocolate chips are not available, place 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips and 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract in a plastic bag; seal and toss to coat. Allow chips to stand for 24-48 hours.

Nutrition Facts

1 ball (calculated without jimmies): 70 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 33mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Christmas Mint Chocolate Balls in Taste of Home October 2011

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nordkat

Jan 1, 2013

I think there may be something wrong with the measurements on this recipe. I made it exactly as described and the result was chocolate soup. I crushed the remaining wafers from the package, added them, and then it was the consistency of stew. Will try to salvage the recipe by adding even more wafers. Did anyone else have this problem? Did you have to adjust the liquid when you made it?
luvtopolka

Jan 10, 2012

Forgot to sign my name to my OMG review. It's Gwen - or luvtopolka. Also, I saw the question about jimmies. I, too, couldn't find them, but used multi-colored candy sprinkles instead. luvtopolka
luvtopolka

Jan 10, 2012

OMG!!! These are THE BEST! Everyone who tastes them loves them! So easy, too! What a hit with very little effort! The only "hard" part is rolling them in jimmies.
sstetzel

Dec 17, 2011

Chocolate wafers are super thin chocolate cookies - find them in with the cookies and snacks at your favorite grocery store. Usually on the top shelf.
gatsbyarrow

Dec 17, 2011

What are chocolate wafers?
matteliz

Dec 14, 2011

These are easy and delicious. I crushed Oreos in the food processor, which worked nicely. One thing--when it says "refrigerate for 1 hour" it means it. I chilled it longer and the "dough" was too hard to roll into balls. I had to let it sit out to soften. Also, this takes a surprisingly large amount of sprinkles a.k.a. jimmies. Stock up!
matteliz

Dec 14, 2011

This is very simple and delicious. I used Oreos and ground them in the food processor. I also used regular chips, not mint. One thing--when it says "refrigerate for 1 hour," it means only 1 hour. I left mine in the fridge for longer and it got so hard that it was difficult to roll into balls. You can let it sit out a while to soften if this happens.
Bmnsfld5

Nov 20, 2011

Rich but oh so yummy! Easy too!
ibakeandstamp

Nov 13, 2011

I would love to make these but what are the chocolate wafers? Crushed sandwich cookies - like oreos?
jgfan

Oct 24, 2011

Do you have a cake decorating supply store in your area? I'm sure they would have them. You could also try a craft store like Michaels. Jimmies are sprinkles that are long rather than round.