Ingredients:
- 3 cups (375g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tbsp (30ml) light corn syrup
- 2 tsp (10ml) pure peppermint extract
- 1 tbsp (15ml) water
- 1 tbsp (14g) virgin coconut oil, softened
- 12 oz (340g) dark chocolate chips (60% cacao)
- 1 tbsp (14g) refined coconut oil
- 2 tbsp (20g) crushed candy canes
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
Instructions:
- Sift 375g of powdered sugar into a large bowl. Note: This prevents graininess in the final bite.
- Combine the corn syrup, peppermint extract, water, and softened virgin coconut oil in a small jug.
- Pour the liquid into the sugar and stir until a stiff, clay like dough forms.
- Knead the dough by hand for 1 minute until it feels smooth and no longer sticks to your fingers.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 15g each) and flatten into discs.
- Freeze the discs on a parchment lined tray for 30 minutes until they are rock hard.
- Melt 340g dark chocolate chips and 14g refined coconut oil in the microwave until completely fluid and glossy.
- Dip each frozen disc into the chocolate using a fork, tapping off the excess.
- Sprinkle with crushed candy canes and a pinch of flaky salt while the chocolate is still wet.
- Set the tray in the fridge for 15 minutes until the shell is firm and shatters when pressed.