Description
These Homemade Peppermint Patties are a festive and delicious holiday treat made with just five simple ingredients. Creamy peppermint-flavored centers are coated generously with smooth, semi-sweet chocolate and topped with colorful Christmas sprinkles, making them perfect for gifting or enjoying at holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil or shortening
Decoration
- Christmas sprinkles in green, red, and white
Instructions
- Make the Peppermint Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, combine the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until a stiff dough forms that can be easily shaped.
- Shape the Patties: Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough into 1-inch balls (approximately the size of a ping pong ball) and place them onto a baking sheet lined with a non-stick mat. Press down on each ball gently to flatten them into patties of about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Dry the Patties: Allow the patties to dry for 2 hours at room temperature. Flip each patty once halfway through the drying time to ensure even drying on both sides.
- Melt the Chocolate: When the drying time is almost complete, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil or shortening in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the chocolate has melted smoothly, then remove the pan from heat.
- Coat the Patties: Dip each peppermint patty fully into the melted chocolate to coat it evenly. Place the coated patties back onto a lined baking sheet to set.
- Add Sprinkles: While the chocolate coating is still wet, gently press the Christmas sprinkles on top to decorate. Let the patties cool completely until the chocolate hardens before serving or storing.
Notes
- Ensure patties are completely dry before dipping to prevent the chocolate from melting unevenly.
- You can substitute coconut oil with shortening or butter if preferred for the chocolate coating.
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free condensed milk and chocolate chips.
- Store the peppermint patties in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator during warmer months.
- If a firmer peppermint center is desired, refrigerate the dough balls before shaping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
