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Peppermint Patties Recipe

This easy homemade peppermint patties recipe is the ultimate holiday treat. A creamy peppermint center is surrounded by dark chocolate and finished off with festive sprinkles. Perfect for gift giving!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 18
Calories: 323 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons peppermint extract or more to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 3/4 cups powdered sugar plus extra for sprinkling
  • 3 cups dark chocolate candy melts such as Ghirardelli
  • 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles

Instructions

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  1. Place the condensed milk, peppermint extract and vanilla extract in the bowl of a mixer. Add half of the powered sugar and beat with a mixer on low speed.
  2. Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar. Beat until a smooth dough forms. You should be able to pinch off a piece of dough and roll it into a ball and have it hold its shape. If the dough is too soft or sticky, add more powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time to get to the desired consistency. If the dough is too dry or crumble, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time to get to the right texture.
  3. Sprinkle powdered sugar over a piece of parchment paper. Place the peppermint dough on the parchment and sprinkle powdered sugar over the top. Roll into a 1/2 inch thick circle.
  4. Coat a 1 or 1 1/2 inch round cookie cutter with cooking spray. Use it to cut out circles from the dough. If your dough does not cut easily, simply place it in the freezer for a few minutes to firm up, then try again. 
  5. Transfer the peppermint rounds to a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover and freeze for 20 minutes.
  6. Place the chocolate melts in a medium microwave safe bowl. Cook at 30 second intervals until melted, stirring occasionally.
  7. Using a fork, dip the patties one by one in the chocolate melts, then place on a piece of parchment. Add sprinkles immediately. Let cool until set, then serve. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Adapted from All Recipes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 323kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 19mg (1%) Potassium 217mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 44g (88%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 323

% Daily Value*

Calories 323kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 19mg 1%
Potassium 217mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 44g 88%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.