Description
Sweet chocolate-dipped “homemade peppermint patties” deliver cool mint magic with minimal effort. Cool, creamy centers nestled in rich dark chocolate create a delightful dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups confectioners sugar
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 pound chocolate almond bark
Flavoring Ingredient:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
Optional Topping:
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a chilled workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and clearing space in the freezer for future chilling.
- Create a creamy base by whisking sweetened condensed milk with peppermint extract, then gradually incorporate confectioners sugar using an electric mixer until a firm, cohesive dough emerges.
- Transform the mixture into delicate confections by gently rolling small portions into uniform spheres, then pressing each into flat, circular shapes on the prepared tray.
- Chill the proto-patties in the freezer for approximately one hour, allowing them to firm and maintain their distinctive shape.
- Melt almond bark using a microwave-safe bowl, heating in brief intervals and stirring consistently to achieve a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Carefully immerse each frozen patty into the molten chocolate, ensuring complete coverage and allowing excess to drip away before returning to the lined tray.
- Optional: Embellish with festive sprinkles while the chocolate coating remains liquid.
- Allow chocolatey treats to solidify at ambient temperature or expedite the process by refrigerating, then transfer to an airtight container for storage and future enjoyment.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is not too sticky by gradually adding confectioners’ sugar, which helps achieve the perfect texture for shaping patties.
- Chill the patties before dipping in chocolate to prevent them from falling apart and create a cleaner chocolate coating.
- Use a fork when dipping to easily drain excess chocolate and create a smooth, even surface on the peppermint patties.
- For dietary variations, swap sweetened condensed milk with coconut cream and use dairy-free chocolate to make a vegan-friendly version of the treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg