Description
Homemade peppermint patties are a delightful treat that combines a creamy mint filling with rich dark chocolate. These easy-to-make candies are perfect for festive occasions or cozy nights at home. Each bite offers a refreshing mint burst enveloped in smooth chocolate, making them an irresistible dessert loved by all. Whether you’re gifting them or enjoying them yourself, these homemade delights will surely bring joy and sweetness to any moment.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk (full-fat)
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 tbsp refined coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools.
- In a large bowl, mix powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and mint extract until a thick paste forms.
- Portion the mixture into small rounds on parchment paper and flatten slightly.
- Chill the shaped patties in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip each chilled patty into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off before placing them back on parchment paper to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (25g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg