Although I’ve made a few peppermint recipes in my time (Peppermint Slice and Peppermint Cheesecake) I’m actually not the biggest fan of peppermint and chocolate together – crazy I know! This didn’t stop me grabbing a few Peppermint Crisp bars from the supermarket when they were on special recently, as I have been wanting to try this Chocolate Peppermint Balls recipe for MONTHS – ever since I came across it in an old football club recipe book.
Recipes really don’t get much more simple than this, and the boys were a little disappointed when it took us no time at all to put these together. They were both eager to have a go at rolling the balls, but this mixture is quite sticky and their attempts quickly ended in tears – literally.
We made these the good old fashioned way but you can also easily make them using your Thermomix which takes next to no time at all.
No Bake Chocolate Peppermint Balls
Ingredients
- 1 can of condensed milk
- 250 g of chocolate ripple biscuits
- 2 peppermint crisps
- 1/3 cup of desiccated coconut plus extra to roll the balls in.
Instructions
- Crush the chocolate ripple biscuits and peppermint crisp bars. Add 1/3 cup of coconut.
- Add the condensed milk and stir to combine.
- Roll the mixture into balls and roll in coconut to cover.
- Repeat until you have used all of the mixture. Transfer the balls to the fridge for two hours or until set.
Chocolate Peppermint Balls Thermomix Instructions
1. Place the biscuits and peppermint crisp bars into the Thermomix Bowl.
2. Crush by using the Turbo function for 1 second spurts 5 – 6 times or until the biscuits are finely crumbed.
3. Add the condensed milk and coconut.
4. Mix for 20 seconds on speed 3 REVERSE or until well combined.
5. Roll tablespoon scoops of the mixture into small balls.
6. Roll the balls in the extra coconut and place in the fridge to set.
My husband was a big fan of these sweet and chocolately balls and over the course of a few days easily polished off the entire plate of them.
What is your favourite easy recipe to make?
[email protected] Your Kids OT says
My Miss 8 loves mint so I should give this a go! Thanks for the heads up that it might end in tears 🙂
Lauren says
Haha, happy to help where I can Cindy 🙂
Eva @ The Multitasking Mummy says
I’m a huge fan of mint yet know so many people that don’t like it. Ah well, that means more for me!
Lauren says
I love how you always look on the bright side!
Bec @ The Plumbette says
I love mint and chocolate together. Definitely will give these a go!
Melanie says
I made these for a family birthday do during the week. Delicious! Although mine went flat rather than staying as balls! Got around the stickiness by having wet hands.
Lauren says
That’s a good tip Melanie, it sure gets pretty sticky. I found I had to roll and squeeze them firmly and pop in the fridge straight away for them to be balls – either way they still taste great 🙂 I hope you have a lovely weekend.
Lizzie {Strayed Table} says
I love chocolate and peppermint together. Have a great weekend.
Lauren says
Thanks Lizzie, you have a great weekend too.
Pauline says
I make these at Christmas time with other Chrissy treats they never last long.
Angela says
What is an alternative you could use instead of peppermint crisps & chocolate ripple biscuits? I’m from New Zealand and I haven’t seen these products in any of our stores before.
Lauren says
I think you should be able to use any plain biscuit and any type of peppermint chocolate bar that’s available 🙂
Sam says
Hi Lauren. This sounds delish… Just wondering how many grams of peppermint crisp did you use?
Thanking you in advance, Sam
Lauren Matheson says
Hi Sam,
Thank you! I use the large peppermint crips bars, sorry I’m not sure of their weight.
Debra says
Does anyone know how long they will last if in a air proof container. Trying to get some Xmas cooking done in advance. Will have to hide them from my hubby though.
Lauren Matheson says
Ha, I have to hide these from my husband too!! I would make them up to one week in advance and store in the fridge. I hope that helps xx
Di says
If they held as balls, would definitely give a 5 rating. We use more chocolate ripple biscuits to keep them ball shape.
Rachel says
I added another half a pack of choc ripple biscuits and a teaspoon of peppermint essence, popped the mix back into the fridge to firm up for about an hour before rolling. Made a good mix, not too sticky and held their shape really well 🙂 They were a big hit for Chrissy!