Description
These Homemade Peppermint Patties are a delightful peppermint-flavored treat coated in rich semisweet chocolate. Made from a smooth mixture of sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract, these patties are easy to prepare and perfect for holiday gifting or a refreshing dessert snack.
Ingredients
Filling
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
Coating
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, fold together the sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, and powdered sugar until a dough begins to form.
- Prepare the Dough: Once the dough starts pulling away from the sides of the bowl, transfer it onto a surface lightly dusted with powdered sugar.
- Knead and Roll: Knead the dough by hand for a few minutes, then use a rolling pin to roll it out into a sheet about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut the Patties: Using a 2-inch cookie cutter or a glass of similar diameter, cut out 15 patties and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper.
- Freeze the Patties: Transfer the patties to the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together. Heat for 1 minute at 50% power, stir, and then continue heating in 30-second intervals at 50% power until fully melted and smooth.
- Coat the Patties: Dip each chilled peppermint patty into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage, then return them to the lined baking sheet.
- Final Chill: Place the coated patties back into the freezer for another 30 minutes to set the chocolate coating completely.
Notes
- Use powdered sugar for dusting and rolling to prevent sticking.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste if you prefer a stronger or milder flavor.
- Store finished patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer to maintain freshness.
- If the chocolate begins to harden while dipping, gently reheat it using short intervals in the microwave.
- For a dairy-free version, ensure coconut oil and chocolate chips used are vegan-friendly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
