Description
Delight in homemade peppermint patties with a creamy, minty center coated in smooth chocolate. This easy no-bake recipe combines sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, and powdered sugar to create a refreshing and festive treat perfect for holidays or anytime you crave a cool mint chocolate dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Coating
- 1 pound chocolate almond bark
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract thoroughly until well blended.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Using an electric mixer, gradually mix in the powdered sugar until the mixture forms a stiff, non-sticky dough.
- Shape Patties: Roll the dough into balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray. Then gently flatten each ball into a thick disc about 2 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick.
- Freeze Patties: Put the tray into the freezer and let the patties freeze for approximately one hour until firm.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate almond bark in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Patties: Quickly dip each frozen peppermint patty into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off or scraping the bottom against the bowl edge.
- Decorate and Set: Place the dipped patties back onto the parchment paper and immediately add sprinkles if desired. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the dough is not sticky; add a bit more powdered sugar if needed to reach a firm consistency.
- Freezing the patties before dipping helps the chocolate coat evenly and solidify quickly.
- Chocolate almond bark melts smoothly and is perfect for easy dipping and coating.
- Store peppermint patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Optional sprinkles add a festive touch but are not necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peppermint patties, homemade peppermint patties, peppermint dessert, chocolate peppermint, no bake peppermint treats
