peppermint patty
This delightful homemade peppermint patty recipe combines a creamy mint filling with a rich chocolate coating. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or as a festive treat!
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 small saucepan
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk 150g
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract Feel free to adjust to taste.
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 25g
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 340g
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar and sweetened condensed milk. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Add the peppermint extract to the dough and mix well to combine.
- Taking small amounts of the mixture, form it into round patties and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate the patties for about 20 minutes until they are firm.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable oil together, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove the patties from the refrigerator. Dip each patty into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated, and return it to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Once all the patties are dipped, place them back in the refrigerator for another 10 minutes, allowing the chocolate to set.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy your homemade peppermint patties!
Notes
For a darker chocolate flavor, you can use bittersweet or dark chocolate.
Feel free to adjust the amount of peppermint extract to your taste preference for a stronger or milder mint flavor.
These peppermint patties can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.