Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of homemade peppermint patties that combine smooth chocolate with a creamy mint filling. These easy-to-make treats are perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during cozy nights in. Experience the joy of crafting these nostalgic candies and impress your friends and family with this deliciously simple recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, blend together sweetened condensed milk, softened butter, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the mixture for easy shaping.
- Shape the Patties: Roll chilled filling into balls, then flatten them to about ½ inch thick. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted, stirring after each.
- Coat the Patties: Dip each patty into melted chocolate until fully coated and allow excess to drip off before returning them to parchment paper.
- Chill Again: Refrigerate for another 15-20 minutes until chocolate is set.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg