Homemade Peppermint Patties

Prep Time:
40 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Additional Time:
2 hrs

Total Time:
2 hrs 50 mins

Servings:
28

Yield:
28 patties

Ingredients

Directions

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.

Combine condensed milk and peppermint extract in a large mixing bowl; beat in enough confectioners' sugar, a little at a time, to form a stiff dough that is no longer sticky.

Form peppermint mixture into 1-inch balls and place on waxed paper; flatten with fingers to form patties. Let patties dry at room temperature for two hours, turning once.

Stir chocolate and shortening in a medium saucepan over low heat until melted; remove from heat. Dip patties, one at a time, into chocolate by laying them on the tines of a fork and lowering the fork into the chocolate mixture; tap the fork on the edge of the pan to shake off excess. Slide the patties back onto the waxed paper and chill in the refrigerator until set.

Cook’s Note

If the peppermint mixture becomes too soft, you can refrigerate it for 15 minutes before shaping into patties. Dust hands lightly with powdered sugar to help prevent sticking.

You can use the fork to make a little swirl on top of the chocolate for a prettier presentation.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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