Description
Indulge in these delightful homemade peppermint patties featuring a creamy, mint-flavored center encased in a rich dark chocolate shell. Perfect for gifting or enjoying as a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1¼ teaspoons peppermint extract
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
- 2 cups dark melting/dipping chocolate
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add half of the powdered sugar. Continue adding the remaining powdered sugar bit by bit until a dough forms.
- Sprinkle about 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar on a piece of parchment paper. Transfer the dough onto the parchment and knead a couple of times to ensure everything is well combined. Roll the dough into a ½-inch thick circle, dusting the top with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
- Using a 1 to 1½-inch cookie cutter or the top of a small glass, cut out circles from the dough. If the dough becomes too warm and doesn’t cut nicely, place it in the freezer for 15 minutes and try again. Transfer the cut peppermint patties to a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.
- Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring each time to prevent burning. Allow the melted chocolate to sit for 3-4 minutes to cool slightly.
- Using a fork, dip each chilled peppermint patty into the melted chocolate, ensuring both sides are coated. Place the chocolate-covered patties back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. If desired, top with sprinkles. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother chocolate coating, consider adding 1-2 teaspoons of coconut oil to the melting chocolate.
- Store the peppermint patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- These patties can be frozen for longer storage; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg