Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe (5 Ingredients!) Recipe
This Homemade Peppermint Patties recipe uses just 5 simple ingredients to create delicious, minty treats perfect for the holidays or any time you want a refreshing sweet. Soft, creamy peppermint filling coated in rich dark chocolate makes for an irresistible candy that you can easily make at home without any special equipment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (includes freezing and chocolate setting time)
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 20 peppermint patties 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Filling
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ¼ teaspoons peppermint extract
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Coating
- 2 cups dark melting/dipping chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the filling dough: In a stand mixer, combine the sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Gradually add half of the powdered sugar while mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead and shape the dough: Transfer the dough to parchment paper and knead it, rolling it out into a ½-inch thick circle. Use additional powdered sugar to dust the surface and prevent sticking.
- Cut and chill: Using a cookie cutter, cut the dough into circles. Place the cut patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate in short increments (about 20-30 seconds), stirring between intervals until smooth. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly before dipping.
- Dip patties in chocolate: Take each chilled peppermint patty and dip it into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Place the coated patties back onto the parchment-lined sheet.
- Set the chocolate: Refrigerate the coated patties for about 20 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set and firm.
Notes
- Use powdered sugar generously when rolling to prevent the dough from sticking.
- Adjust peppermint extract quantity based on your preference for mint intensity.
- Ensure chocolate is slightly cooled before dipping to prevent melting the filling.
- Store patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
- For variation, try using milk or white chocolate instead of dark chocolate.
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