Description
Creamy homemade peppermint patties bring classic mint chocolate magic to your kitchen. Cool mint centers dipped in rich dark chocolate create an irresistible sweet treat you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar (with additional for dusting)
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups dark melting or dipping chocolate
- 1 1/4 tsps peppermint extract
- 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: sprinkles for garnishing
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine sweetened condensed milk with peppermint and vanilla extracts. Gradually integrate powdered sugar, mixing at low speed until a cohesive dough forms.
- Dust parchment paper with powdered sugar. Transfer dough onto the surface and gently knead. Roll out the dough to a ½-inch thickness, maintaining an even layer of powdered sugar to prevent adhesion.
- Cut circular shapes using a cookie cutter or glass rim, targeting 1-1½ inch diameters. If dough becomes soft, briefly chill in the freezer for 15 minutes. Transfer cut patties to a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes to solidify.
- Melt dark chocolate in a microwave, using 30-second intervals and stirring between each to prevent scorching. Allow chocolate to cool for 3-4 minutes. Using a fork, dip each patty into melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage. Place back on parchment paper and optionally sprinkle with decorative toppings.
- Refrigerate chocolate-coated patties for 20 minutes until chocolate sets completely. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for optimal texture and freshness.
Notes
- Chill the dough for easier handling, preventing sticky mess and making cutting shapes more precise.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for a rich, sophisticated flavor that complements the refreshing peppermint.
- Keep patties small and uniform to ensure consistent texture and even chocolate coating.
- Experiment with alternative extracts like almond or coconut for unique flavor variations that can surprise your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg