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.