Description
Cool Homemade Peppermint Patties bring refreshing mint magic right into kitchen dessert dreams. Chocolate-dipped mint centers offer creamy indulgence that melts perfectly, letting you savor each delightful bite of homemade candy bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups dark melting/dipping chocolate
Secondary Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Decorative Ingredients:
- Sprinkles (to taste)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, blend sweetened condensed milk with peppermint and vanilla extracts, gradually incorporating powdered sugar until a cohesive dough emerges.
- Dust parchment paper with powdered sugar, then knead the dough until smooth and uniformly mixed, rolling into a half-inch thick circular shape.
- Cut precise 1 to 1½-inch circular shapes using a cookie cutter or glass rim, chilling the dough in the freezer for 15 minutes if it becomes too soft.
- Arrange cut patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet, freezing for an additional 15 minutes to maintain structural integrity.
- Melt dark chocolate in microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring between each to prevent scorching, allowing chocolate to cool for 3-4 minutes after achieving smooth consistency.
- Carefully submerge each frozen patty into melted chocolate using a fork, ensuring complete coverage on both sides.
- Return chocolate-coated patties to the parchment-lined sheet, optionally decorating with festive sprinkles before chocolate solidifies.
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes at 40°F to completely set the chocolate and stabilize the peppermint patties.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to make cutting and handling easier, preventing sticky mishaps during preparation.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer, more intense flavor that complements the peppermint filling perfectly.
- Experiment with different extract variations like orange or almond to create unique flavor twists on the classic peppermint patty.
- For gluten-free and dairy-free options, swap condensed milk with coconut cream and use dairy-free chocolate coating, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 222
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 14 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 9 mg