Shamrock No-Bake Cake Batter Truffles

July 29, 2013

Last week, while happily sipping on a minty milkshake, I realized I needed to modify this recipe in time for St. Patrick’s Day festivities. The luck of the Irish was with me during my experiment and once again, the end result was a winner. It’s amazing what a little peppermint extract and a few drops of green food coloring can do! Dip these little nuggets in either white or milk chocolate and cover with holiday-colored sprinkles and you’ll be set for any St. Paddy’s Day celebrations. For anyone

For truffles:
1-1/2 c. flour
1 c. white cake mix
1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened
1/2 c. white sugar
1/8 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. peppermint extract
1/8 tsp. salt
3-4 tbsp. milk
5-6 drops, green food coloring
2 tbsp. holiday sprinkles
For the Coating:
16 oz. milk or white chocolate coating
Holiday sprinkles
Pop sticks or fork (for dipping)

For the truffles: Beat together butter and sugar using an electric mixer until combined. Add cake mix, flour, salt, peppermint extract and vanilla extract and mix thoroughly. Add 3–4 tbsp. of milk (I used...
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Nutritions

Calories
349

Sodium
167mg
6% DV

Fat
10g
16% DV

Protein
3g
6% DV

Carbs
61g
20% DV

Fiber
1g
4% DV

Snack Refrigerated