Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe (5 Ingredients!)
Indulge in the refreshing taste of homemade peppermint patties with this easy five-ingredient recipe. These delightful treats combine a creamy peppermint filling with rich chocolate for a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for gifting, holiday celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these minty delights are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ¼ teaspoons peppermint extract
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 2 cups dark melting chocolate
- Optional: Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, blend sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in half of the powdered sugar until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on parchment paper and roll it into a ½-inch thick circle, dusting with additional powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
- Cut out circles using a cookie cutter or small glass. Freeze the patties for about 15 minutes.
- Melt dark chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth but not hot.
- Dip each chilled peppermint patty into chocolate using a fork and place them back on parchment paper. Sprinkle with optional decorations before refrigerating for 20 minutes to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peppermint patty (18g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg