Mexican Hot Chocolate Truffles

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These decadent, melt-in-your-mouth truffles are a delicious transformation of the classic cold-weather drink. They’re lightly spiced with cinnamon and cayenne for a Mexican feel!

  • 12 to 14 truffles
  • 20 mins prep 20 mins total
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cocoa powder, divided
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
  • ¼ cup pitted dates
  • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ⅛ tsp sea salt

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Directions:

  1. In a food processor combine 3/4 cup cocoa powder with the maple syrup, coconut oil, dates, vanilla, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Process until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for at least two hours to firm up.
  2. Sift remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder in a small bowl. Scoop out one tablespoon of the truffle mixture and roll into a ball between your palms. Roll the truffle in the cocoa powder, covering all sides, and then place in a paper candy cup. Repeat with the remaining truffle mixture. Store the finished truffles in the fridge or freezer.

Nicole Axworthy

Nicole Axworthy

Nicole Axworthy is a Canadian recipe developer and food photographer. She is the author of DIY Vegan, a cookbook that teaches you how to make your own vegan staples from scratch, and host of the popular food blog, A Dash of Compassion. Nicole holds a certificate in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University and the T. Colin Campbell Foundation.

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