Description
Homemade Peppermint Patties dance with cool, creamy mint nestled in rich dark chocolate, creating a nostalgic treat that whispers sweet memories. Crisp peppermint centers enrobed in silky chocolate will make you crave another delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Chocolate Coating:
- 12 oz dark chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Garnish:
- 1 tsp crushed peppermint candy (optional)
Instructions
- Sift powdered sugar into a mixing bowl, creating a fine, smooth base for the patty centers.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract into the sugar, stirring until a cohesive, pliable dough forms.
- Knead the mixture gently until it becomes a uniform, soft consistency that can be easily shaped.
- Roll the dough into small, uniform balls, then flatten each into thin discs about 1-inch in diameter.
- Place the peppermint discs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a double boiler, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Remove peppermint discs from freezer and dip each one completely into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage.
- Tap off excess chocolate and return coated patties to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy over the wet chocolate for added texture and visual appeal, if desired.
- Refrigerate the peppermint patties for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate sets completely.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, separating layers with parchment paper.
Notes
- Chill the peppermint centers before dipping to prevent them from melting when coated in warm chocolate.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa for a rich, intense flavor that complements the mint.
- Customize by adding a pinch of sea salt to the chocolate coating or using white chocolate for variation.
- Make the recipe dairy-free by substituting sweetened condensed milk with coconut cream and using dairy-free chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg