Peppermint Snowcaps

  • 225 grams semi-sweet chocolate
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 1/4 cup ground almonds
  1. Melt chocolate and butter in double-boiler until smooth, then remove from heat and add salt and almonds.
  2. Beat together eggs and sugar for 3 minutes, until thickened, then add peppermint extract.
  3. Stir chocolate mixture with egg mixture, then refrigerate for 4 hours.
  4. Once chilled, roll into balls, then roll in powdered sugar.
  5. Bake at 350º until edges crack, approximately 11-13 minutes.

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