Description
Delight in the rich taste of homemade peppermint patties made with just five ingredients! These no-bake minty treats feature a creamy filling and smooth chocolate coating, perfect for holidays, gifting, or indulging your sweet tooth. Better than store-bought, they’re easy, customizable, and ideal for sharing.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ¼ teaspoons peppermint extract
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
- 2 cups dark melting/dipping chocolate
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until a stiff dough forms.
- Dust a clean surface with powdered sugar and roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness.
- Use a small round cutter to cut out patties; place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the patties in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt the dark chocolate according to package instructions.
- Dip each patty into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage. Shake off excess chocolate and return patties to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Decorate with sprinkles if desired.
- Let the chocolate set completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For smoother chocolate, add a small amount of coconut oil when melting.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste for stronger or milder mint flavor.
- For a vegan option, substitute dairy-free sweetened condensed milk and vegan chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
