Homemade Peppermint Patties
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4.2
Homemade Peppermint Patties
Description
The candy filling is prepared by blending sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and pliable. This mixture forms a dough that is rolled into balls and flattened into discs that dry at room temperature to firm up slightly. Cooling these patties in the refrigerator before dipping makes handling easier and ensures the chocolate coating sets better.
The dark chocolate is melted carefully in a double boiler and each peppermint patty is fully coated, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before setting on parchment paper. Optional sprinkles add decorative texture and visual appeal.
The patties combine the refreshing flavor of peppermint with a creamy sweet center and a crisp chocolate shell, making them a classic holiday treat or a cool minty candy to enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup dark chocolate candy melts
- Sprinkles if desired
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, blend together the sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract and powdered sugar. Add the food coloring at this step if you desire a color. Mix at a medium speed for 2-3 minutes or until mixture is smooth with no lumps. Dough will be stiff and form patties, but not dry and crumbly.
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the dough into approximately 28 1-inch balls. Flatten each with the palm of your hand to make the filling for patties. Allow them to dry at room temperature for at least 2 hours, flipping once.
- Right before melting the chocolate place the peppermint pattie in the refrigerator or freezer for 15-20 minutes. Them being cold will help the chocolate grab and set.
- Melt the chocolate in double boiler. Dip the patties into the chocolate, tapping on the side to get excess off. Place them onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet to cool. If you desire sprinkles, add them now. Place in the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to set.
- If you tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 28patties
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.2
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