Homemade Peppermint Patties

Delightful homemade peppermint patties with a rich chocolate coating and minty center.

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Total Time 40

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 24 servings

Calories 120 kcal

In a mixing bowl, blend the powdered sugar, salt, and butter together until well combined, creating a smooth mixture.
Add the peppermint extract and milk to the mixture. Stir until a stiff dough forms. If the dough seems too sticky, add a little more powdered sugar.
Transfer the dough onto a piece of baking paper and knead it gently until smooth. This will help incorporate all the ingredients well.
Roll out the dough between two pieces of baking paper to about 1cm thickness. Freeze the rolled-out dough for 30 minutes, or overnight for best results.
Once the dough is firm, use a cookie cutter to cut out rounds. Place the cutouts on a lined tray and freeze for an additional 20 minutes.
Melt the dark chocolate and neutral oil together in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth.
Using two forks, dip each peppermint patty into the melted chocolate, shaking off any excess.
Set the dipped patties on a lined tray and freeze for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to solidify.
For an extra touch, drizzle any remaining melted chocolate over the patties before freezing them until solid.
Store the peppermint patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to a month.

For a festive touch, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top of the chocolate coating before it sets.

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