Homemade Peppermint Patty Recipe

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Homemade Peppermint Patty Recipe

This Peppermint Patty Recipe makes rich, chocolate-coated mints with creamy, cool centers using just four simple ingredients with no special equipment needed. They’re so good, you’ll never want store-bought again!

Prep Time45

Chill Time30

Total Time1 15

Servings: medium peppermint patties

Calories: 88kcal

Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

6 cups powdered sugar 1 ½ pounds
¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
½ cup butter melted
1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
1 ½ pounds milk or dark chocolate coarsely chopped

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and extract. Beat well. You should have a "dough" similar to a play dough. If the mixture is crumbly, add a little more milk or butter.
Shape the peppermint "dough" into ½-inch balls and place them on a baking mat or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Use the bottom of a cup or measuring cup to flatten the dough to form patties.
Freeze the prepared patties for 30 minutes. (If your baking sheet doesn't fit in your freezer, just refrigerate them. Chilled is good enough.)
When your patties are chilled, prepare the chocolate.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt half of the chocolate in the microwave on half power OR use a double boiler method on your stove top.
Stir the chocolate and watch until all the lumps are gone.
Dip the patties into the chocolate, tapping off the excess. Place on waxed paper until set.
Repeat with the other half of the chocolate and peppermint middles.
When the chocolate is set, remove from the waxed paper and store in an air-tight container. If your kitchen is warm, you might want to store them in the fridge.

Notes

Sizing and Customization: You control the size; make bite-sized morsels or larger patties based on your preference. Both sizes taste equally delicious, so choose what works best for you.

Make-Ahead Timing: Prepare these at least 24 hours before serving to let the flavors meld. They freeze beautifully for months, making them perfect for advance holiday prep.

Chocolate Selection: Skip chocolate bark or candy coating; it's waxy and lacks real chocolate flavor. Use quality chocolate bars or melting chocolate from the baking aisle for much better taste at the same price.

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