Description
Delicious, homemade peppermint patties with a creamy mint filling coated in rich dark chocolate, perfect for sharing and creating memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (adjust to taste)
- 8 ounces dark chocolate (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, softened butter, and peppermint extract. Stir until blended.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until it forms a stiff dough. If too sticky, add more powdered sugar until workable.
- Take small portions of the mixture and roll into balls, then flatten to form patties.
- Chill patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each patty in melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage. Use a fork to lift and let excess chocolate drip off.
- Place dipped patties back on parchment-lined sheet to set completely, either at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade peppermint patties!
Notes
Taste the filling before shaping to adjust peppermint flavor as preferred. Consider using dipping chocolate designed for candy-making for a better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: peppermint, dessert, homemade chocolates, holiday treats, family recipes, nostalgic snacks