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Homemade Peppermint Patties with 5 Simple Ingredients Recipe

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  • Author: Elara
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24 peppermint patties 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Homemade Peppermint Patties are a simple, delicious treat made with just five ingredients. Silky peppermint-flavored centers coated in rich dark chocolate make for a classic holiday favorite or a refreshing anytime candy. Quick to prepare with no baking required, these patties are perfect for gifting or enjoying at home.

Ingredients

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Peppermint Patty Filling

  • ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons peppermint extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Chocolate Coating

  • 2 cups dark melting/dipping chocolate

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling dough: In a stand mixer, combine the sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Gradually add half of the powdered sugar, mixing continuously until a dough forms that can be handled easily.
  2. Knead and roll out dough: Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined surface. Knead gently and roll it out into a ½-inch thick circle, dusting with additional powdered sugar to prevent sticking during handling.
  3. Cut and freeze shapes: Use a cookie cutter to cut out circles from the rolled dough. Place the circles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze them for 15 minutes to firm up the patties, making them easier to coat.
  4. Melt the chocolate: Melt the dark melting chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in short 20-30 second increments, stirring between each until smooth. Let the chocolate cool slightly to avoid melting the peppermint centers.
  5. Dip patties and set: Using a fork or dipping tool, coat each peppermint patty fully in the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place the coated patties back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for about 20 minutes until the chocolate is set and firm.

Notes

  • Use good quality dark melting chocolate or couverture for best coating results.
  • Add peppermint extract gradually to avoid overpowering the filling flavor.
  • Keep the patties chilled until dipping to prevent melting during coating.
  • Store the finished peppermint patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • For a festive twist, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top of the chocolate before it sets.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes (chilling time for setting chocolate)
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: peppermint patties, homemade peppermint candy, peppermint candies, dark chocolate candy, easy holiday candy

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