Description
Delicious homemade peppermint patties filled with creamy mint and coated in rich chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and peppermint extract. Stir until thick and well-mixed.
- Shape the Patties: Lightly dust your hands with powdered sugar and roll a small amount of the mixture into a disc shape. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the Filling: Refrigerate the discs for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt chocolate with coconut oil over a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals.
- Dip the Patties: Dip each chilled patty into the melted chocolate, tapping off excess, and return to parchment-lined sheet.
- Set and Enjoy: Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or in the fridge before enjoying.
Notes
For a decorative touch, sprinkle crushed peppermint candy on top before the chocolate sets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: peppermint patties, homemade candy, holiday treat, mint chocolate, nostalgic dessert