Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade peppermint patties, where a crisp chocolate shell envelops a cool and creamy mint filling. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in, these treats are not just visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make. With a refreshing mint flavor paired with rich chocolate, they will surely impress your guests or satisfy your sweet cravings. Whether enjoyed as gifts or kept all to yourself, these peppermint patties are a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, cocoa powder, sweetened condensed milk, softened butter, and peppermint extract. Mix until smooth.
- Scoop out one tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls; flatten each ball into disks about 1/4 inch thick on parchment paper.
- Chill the disks in the freezer for approximately 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip each chilled patty into the melted chocolate using two forks or a slotted spoon; allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing back on parchment paper.
- Let the coated patties sit at room temperature until chocolate hardens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg