Description
Delightful homemade peppermint patties with a creamy filling and rich chocolate coating—a nostalgic family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon custard powder or cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 8 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace: Begin by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, and custard powder or cornstarch. Add the peppermint extract and mix until smooth.
- Shape the patties: Take small amounts of the mixture and shape them into disks about half an inch thick.
- Chill the patties: Refrigerate them for about 30 minutes to an hour.
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth, and add the coconut oil.
- Dip the patties: Remove the patties from the fridge and dip each into the melted chocolate, coating thoroughly.
- Let them set: Allow the chocolate to cool and set at room temperature or refrigerate for quicker results.
- Enjoy your treat: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Feel free to add colorful sprinkles or drizzle melted white chocolate on top for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: peppermint patties, homemade candy, dessert, chocolate, festive treats