Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe (5 Ingredients!)
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade peppermint patties with this easy and quick recipe that requires just five simple ingredients! These creamy, mint-flavored treats are enveloped in rich dark chocolate, making them a perfect addition to holiday gatherings or a sweet gift for loved ones. Customizable with fun toppings like colorful sprinkles or nuts, these no-bake delights are not only a treat for your taste buds but also a joy to make. Enjoy a refreshing burst of mint in every bite, all while avoiding any complex cooking processes or special equipment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 24 patties 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ¼ teaspoons peppermint extract
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups dark melting/dipping chocolate
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in half of the powdered sugar until dough forms.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar on parchment paper and knead the dough briefly before rolling it out to about ½ inch thick. Cut out circles using a cookie cutter.
- Freeze the patties for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the dark chocolate in intervals in a microwave-safe bowl and let it cool slightly.
- Dip each patty into the melted chocolate and place on parchment paper to set. Optionally, add sprinkles before refrigerating for 20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg