Dairy-free Dark Chocolate Mint Truffles

One of the next things on my list is to find a few Christmas goodies we can all have.   It's really no fun to try to keep 4 boys out of a counter full of special treats for everyone else.  Being a huge chocolate fan, I started easy.  These are dairy-free and, depending on what kind of chocolate you use, gluten free, soy free, corn free as well.

Dairy-free Chocolate Mint Truffles

11 oz good quality dark chocolate (I used 85% Lindt bars - they are soy, corn and dairy free).  How dark of chocolate you use is completely up to you.  Enjoy Life makes chocolate chips that are very allergy friendly and safe and are not as dark.
1/2 c coconut cream (top of can of separated (ie. do not shake) full fat coconut milk
1/2 tsp peppermint extract (optional - can omit and substitute vanilla)
up to 1 T sugar if desired

For rolling:
Powdered sugar (preferably organic - usually corn free)
Flaked coconut
Crushed candy canes (would not be corn free)
Baking cocoa (this WILL make them darker)
Sprinkles or sugar
Chopped nuts

Heat coconut milk.  Break chocolate into small pieces and add to hot milk - if using chocolate chips, no need to break them smaller.  Add sugar as desired (using the 85% I found it was a little dark in this application and I added about a tablespoon) and peppermint extract.  Stir until smooth.  Let cool on counter, stirring periodically to keep from separating.  When cooled, refrigerate until firm.  Scoop out cooled and hardened chocolate and form into small balls, rolling in your choice of toppings.  Place in small candy papers.  Makes about 30 candies.