Description

This Homemade Peppermint Patties recipe uses just five simple ingredients to create delicious, creamy peppermint candies coated in rich dark chocolate. Perfect for the holiday season or anytime you crave a refreshing minty treat, these patties are easy to make and customizable with optional sprinkles for a festive touch.

Ingredients

Scale

Filling

¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
1 ¼ teaspoons peppermint extract
⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar, plus extra for sprinkling

Coating

2 cups dark melting/dipping chocolate
Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 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 firm dough forms, suitable for shaping.
Knead and roll out the dough: Sprinkle about 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar onto a piece of parchment paper. Knead the dough a few times on the parchment paper to ensure it’s well combined. Then, roll the dough into a ½-inch thick circle, sprinkling powdered sugar on top to prevent sticking.
Cut out patties: Use a 1 to 1½-inch cookie cutter or the rim of a small glass to cut circles from the dough. If the dough gets too warm and sticky, chill it in the freezer for 15 minutes. Place the cut patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze them for 15 minutes to firm up.
Melt the chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring well between each to prevent burning. Allow the melted chocolate to cool for 3 to 4 minutes before dipping.
Dip and chill patties: Using a fork, dip each peppermint patty into the melted chocolate, flipping to coat both sides completely. Place each coated patty back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Optionally, sprinkle with festive sprinkles. Refrigerate the patties for 20 minutes to let the chocolate set before serving.

Notes

If the dough becomes too sticky, chilling it in the freezer helps make it easier to handle and cut.
Use good-quality dark chocolate or melting chocolate for a smoother coating and better flavor.
Store the peppermint patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Sprinkles add a festive look but are completely optional.
You can adjust peppermint extract amount to taste, but do not overdo it as peppermint extract is concentrated.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Candy
Method: No-bake, freezing and dipping
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 peppermint patty (approx. 15g)
Calories: 80
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 10mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 1.8g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 5mg

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