Delectable Holiday Desserts

Photo by: Leigh Beisch

Peppermint Ice Cream Bon Bons

1/2 cup vanilla ice cream, softened
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
8 oz white chocolate, chopped
2 tbsp vegetable shortening
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

1. In a small bowl, stir together ice cream and extract until blended. Freeze until firm, at least 2 hours. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and freeze alongside.
2. Using a large melon baller,

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Photo by: Leigh Beisch

Peppermint Ice Cream Bon Bons

1/2 cup vanilla ice cream, softened
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
8 oz white chocolate, chopped
2 tbsp vegetable shortening
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

1. In a small bowl, stir together ice cream and extract until blended. Freeze until firm, at least 2 hours. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and freeze alongside.
2. Using a large melon baller, quickly scoop all the ice cream into balls and place them on one side of the cold baking sheet. Freeze until firm, 1-1 1/2 hours.
3. Insert a decorative skewer or pick into the center of each ice cream ball and return to freezer to set, about 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, put chopped chocolate and shortening into a small metal bowl. Set bowl in a slightly larger bowl of hot water and let sit until melted, stirring occasionally. Transfer chocolate mixture to a glass measuring cup. Put crushed candies on a small p

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