Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe (5 Ingredients!)
Indulge in the refreshing taste of homemade peppermint patties with this easy five-ingredient recipe. Bursting with minty flavor and enveloped in rich chocolate, these delightful treats are perfect for any occasion—from holiday celebrations to everyday cravings. With just a few simple steps, you can create these melt-in-your-mouth candies that are sure to impress family and friends. Customize them with colorful sprinkles or enjoy them plain; either way, they make for a wonderful gift or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ¼ teaspoons peppermint extract
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups dark melting chocolate
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in half the powdered sugar until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on parchment paper, rolling it out to about ½ inch thick, dusting with powdered sugar as needed.
- Cut out circles using a cookie cutter or glass. Freeze the patties for 15 minutes.
- Melt the dark chocolate in increments of 30 seconds, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each frozen patty into the melted chocolate and place on parchment paper to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg