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Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 patties
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These homemade peppermint patties are a delightful minty treat coated in smooth chocolate almond bark. Perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a refreshing, creamy candy, these patties combine the sweetness of condensed milk and powdered sugar with the cool essence of peppermint, all dipped in rich chocolate. Easy to make and customizable with optional festive sprinkles, they’re a great DIY candy project.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Coating

  • 1 pound chocolate almond bark
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix Filling Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract thoroughly to create a smooth base mixture for the patties.
  2. Add Powdered Sugar: Using an electric mixer, gradually add the powdered sugar to the mixture. Continue mixing until a stiff, non-sticky dough forms that can be easily handled.
  3. Shape Patties: Roll the dough into small balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray and gently flatten each ball into about 2-inch diameter discs that are approximately ¼ inch thick.
  4. Freeze Patties: Place the tray with the shaped patties into the freezer. Allow them to freeze for about one hour to firm up before dipping.
  5. Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate almond bark in the microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
  6. Dip Patties: Quickly dip each frozen patty into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off excess chocolate or scrape the bottoms on the bowl edge to avoid large drips.
  7. Add Sprinkles: Place the chocolate-coated patties back on the parchment paper. If desired, immediately top with sprinkles before the chocolate hardens to adhere the decoration.

Notes

  • Store homemade peppermint patties in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
  • For longer storage, freeze the patties in a freezer-safe container for up to two months.
  • You can make the patties regular size or smaller for bite-sized treats.
  • Adding festive sprinkles enhances appearance but isn’t necessary for taste.
  • Chocolate hardens quickly, so add sprinkles immediately after dipping to ensure they stick.
  • Freezing the patties before dipping is crucial to keep their shape and prevent melting during coating.
  • Keep the finished candies refrigerated until serving to maintain firmness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 peppermint patty
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 15mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

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