Description

These homemade Peppermint Patties are a delightful combination of a smooth, minty filling coated in rich dark chocolate. Perfect for holiday treats or year-round indulgence, this easy recipe uses simple ingredients to create a festive and refreshing candy. The creamy peppermint dough is rolled, cut, frozen, then dipped in melted chocolate and topped with colorful holiday sprinkles for a fun finishing touch.

Ingredients

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For the Peppermint Dough

14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/4 teaspoons peppermint extract (or more to taste)
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 3/4 cups powdered sugar (plus extra for sprinkling)

For the Coating

3 cups dark chocolate candy melts (such as Ghirardelli)
1/2 cup holiday sprinkles

Instructions

Mix Dough Ingredients: Place the sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract in the bowl of a mixer. Add half of the powdered sugar and beat on low speed to combine thoroughly.
Add Remaining Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar and beat until a smooth, firm dough forms. The dough should be pliable and hold its shape when rolled into a ball. Adjust texture by adding more powdered sugar if too sticky or water if too dry.
Prepare Dough for Cutting: Sprinkle powdered sugar over parchment paper and place the dough on top. Sprinkle some powdered sugar over the dough and roll it into a 1/2 inch thick circle, ensuring it doesn’t stick to the rolling pin or surface.
Cut Dough Circles: Spray a 1 or 1 1/2 inch round cookie cutter with cooking spray. Cut circles out of the dough. If the dough becomes too soft or sticky, chill in the freezer for a few minutes to firm up and then continue cutting.
Freeze Peppermint Rounds: Transfer the cut rounds to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover them and freeze for 20 minutes until firm, which helps maintain shape during dipping.
Melt Chocolate: Place chocolate candy melts in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat at 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
Dip and Decorate Patties: Using a fork, carefully dip each peppermint round into the melted chocolate to coat completely. Place the dipped patties on parchment paper. Immediately sprinkle with holiday sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
Set and Store: Allow the coated patties to cool and the chocolate to set completely. Once set, store the peppermint patties in the refrigerator until ready to serve to keep them fresh.

Notes

Adjust peppermint extract to your taste preference for a stronger or milder mint flavor.
Ensure the dough is firm enough to cut cleanly; chilling helps if dough is sticky.
You can substitute chocolate candy melts with regular dark chocolate chips or bars, melted gently.
Keep the finished patties refrigerated to maintain texture and freshness.
For a dairy-free version, try using a dairy-free condensed milk substitute and dairy-free chocolate melts.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting chocolate only)
Category: Candy
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: peppermint patties, homemade peppermint candy, chocolate peppermint treats, holiday candy, mint chocolate candy