Peppermint Creams
Traditionally enjoyed at Christmas but these peppermint creams can be made anytime. To make them you will need ; INGREDIENTS 250g/9oz icing sugar 25g/1oz unsalted butter 1-2tbsps single cream 50g/2oz plain chocolate 1/2tsp peppermint extract METHOD Melt the butter in a heatproof bowl over of pan of simmering water. Stir in the cream. Sieve the icing sugar into a large mixing bowl. Add the butter/cream mixture and stir until well combined. Add the peppermint and knead the mixture until smooth. Divide the mixture in 2 and roll each part into a cylinder shape. Cut each part into about 15 slices. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Half dip into the melted chocolate. Lay on greaseproof paper. Chill in the fridge to set.
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