Peppermint Cake Balls are a great addition to the holiday cookie platter!
They look so awesome and they taste even better!
Technically not a cookie but I added this one to my 12 Days of Christmas Cookies recipe series anyway!
I am not a big fan of candy canes so I was a bit on the fence about rolling these balls so completely in the crushed canes.
Thinking that only a true candy cane lover would appreciate them
But I as so wrong! They are so good!
Easy to make and even easier to eat
These little balls of peppermint bliss are a awesome way to add pizzazz to your holiday dessert offerings!
You can use whatever combination of cake and buttercream recipe you like the best
My American style buttercream is my go-to recipe
And I recently started making a No Shortening version that stays ultra white
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NOTES & I USED
Scooping the cake balls with a #100 scoop
Dipping in King David White Chocolate
With this Candy and Chocolate Dipping fork
The measure for the buttercream is from ½ cup – 1 cup because I feel like everyone likes their cake balls slightly different .
I tend to go super creamy so I go heavier on the buttercream, but use your judgement and only add a little at a time until you get to your perfect consistency
Peppermint extracts tend to be different in taste and potency so this is something you will have to taste as you go
Peppermint Cake Balls
Ingredients
- ½ Recipe of your favorite Vanilla Cake
- ½ - 1 cup of your Favorite Buttercream recipe
- Peppermint Oil or Extract 1-2 teaspoons *see notes
- Crushed Candy Canes 1½ cup
- 1½ cups (approx 12 ounces) Vegan White Chocolate
Instructions
- Bake you cake recipe and prepare the buttercream ahead of time
- Once the cake is completely cooled, break it up in a large bowl and add the vanilla buttercream and ½ cup of the crushed candy canes and peppermint oil
- Mix to the consistency you desire by adding more or less buttercream to taste
- Scoop the balls onto parchment lined sheet pans and then roll them for perfect shape. *Be sure to wear gloves to prevent any bacteria getting trapped inside the cake balls! No one wants to bite into a moldy cake ball!
- Refrigerate while you melt the vegan white chocolate then dip them to coat completely, be sure to roll them into the crushed candy cakes before the chocolate sets
Notes
Cake balls can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days, but are best in the refrigerator for up to 3weeks
Are all candy canes vegan or do you use a particular brand?
I always check the labels for anything weird, but unless you call the company you can’t really know if the sugar is processed with bone char.
I need to temper some regular chocolate. I live at 5200 ft. elevation. Would I use different temps or the same? Thanks.
I believe for tempering it is the same CLICK HERE FOR MORE
These are so good! I tested crushed candy canes and crushed soft melt-away mints. Definitely liked the soft ones better. Theses are definitely a new tradition.