Peppermint Patties Recipe

This easy homemade peppermint patties recipe is the ultimate holiday treat. A creamy peppermint center is surrounded by dark chocolate and finished off with festive sprinkles. Perfect for gift giving!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 1 minute

Total Time 11 minutes

Servings

Calories 323kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon peppermint extract or more to taste
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar plus extra for sprinkling
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening
1/2 cup holiday sprinkles

Instructions

Place the condensed milk, peppermint extract and vanilla extract in the bowl of a mixer. Add half of the powered sugar and beat with a mixer on low speed. Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar. Beat until a smooth dough forms.
Sprinkle powdered sugar over a piece of parchment paper. Place the peppermint dough on the parchment and sprinkle powdered sugar over the top. Roll into a 1/2 inch thick circle.
Using a 1 or 1 1/2 inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles from the dough. If your dough does not cut easily, simply place it in the freezer for a few minutes to firm up, then try again.
Transfer the peppermint rounds to a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover and freeze for 10-15 minutes.
Place the chocolate and shortening in a medium microwave safe bowl. Cook at 30 second intervals until melted, stirring occasionally.
Using a fork, dip the patties one by one in the chocolate, then place on a piece of parchment. Add sprinkles immediately. Let cool until set, then serve. Store in the refrigerator.

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Notes

Adapted from All Recipes.

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