"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!"
Peppermint Patties
Servings: 18
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Chill Time: 30 Minutes to 1 Hour
Ingredients:
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon peppermint extract or more to taste
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar plus, extra for sprinkling
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening
1/2 cup holiday or colored sprinkles for decoration
Instructions:
Place the condensed milk, peppermint extract and vanilla extract in the bowl of a mixer.
Add half of the powdered sugar and beat with a mixer on low speed. Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar. Beat until a smooth dough forms.
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.
Using a 1 or 1 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, 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.
Transfer the peppermint rounds to a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover and freeze for 10-15 minutes.
Place the chocolate and shortening in a medium microwave safe bowl. Cook at 30 second intervals until melted, stirring occasionally.
Using a fork, dip the patties one by one in the chocolate, then place on a piece of parchment. Add sprinkles immediately. Let cool until set, then serve.
Store in the refrigerator.
"A fresh little treat to end a meal or perfect sweet addition to any holiday or party table. Place in a little glass bowl, wrap with cellophane and tie with a cute ribbon for a great little gift for someone to enjoy!"
CWT is not a certified dietician or nutritionist. Any nutritional information shared on this site is an estimate counted through measurements and package nutritional information used in each recipe. If calorie, macro counting and other nutritional values are important to you, I recommend running the ingredients through your choice of nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary depending on national brands used per recipe.
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