Homemade Peppermint Patties

What are Peppermint Patties?

Peppermint Patties are candy made from a simple recipe of butter, powdered sugar, corn syrup and peppermint extract. I dipped mine in dark chocolate then sprinkled some with chocolate jimmies. The result? Incredible homemade peppermint patties that taste even better than York Peppermints! They’re softer, have better flavor and hello, in under an hour you have an entire tray of peppermint candies! They’re perfect for parties or gifts. Customize them with different colored sprinkles, white chocolate, add coloring to the mint candy.

How can you make a Peppermint Patty recipe?

Homemade peppermint patties are made by mixing together 4 simple ingredients: butter, powdered sugar, corn syrup and peppermint extract. I like to use a stand mixer simply because it makes the recipe come together faster and the dough is evenly mixed, but you can stir it, then knead with your hand if you’d like. No rolling out or cutting the dough into shapes, simple pinch off a section, roll it in your hand then slightly flatten it. That’s it! Place patties in the freezer to chill, then cover in chocolate.

Homemade Peppermint Patties Omg! These are my favorite chocolate ever! I love peppermint just like you! YUM!

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes

Ingredients

•     3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
•     4 cups powdered sugar plus extra for sprinkling
•     1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
•     1 teaspoon peppermint extract or more to taste
•     1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
•     2 teaspoons shortening
•     3 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Place the condensed milk, peppermint extract and vanilla extract in the bowl of a mixer. Add half of the powered sugar and beat with a mixer on low speed. Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar. Beat until a smooth dough forms.
2. Sprinkle powdered sugar over a piece of parchment paper. Place the peppermint dough on the parchment and sprinkle powdered sugar over the top. Roll into a 1/2 inch thick circle.
3. Using a 1 or 1 1/2 inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles from the dough. If your dough does not cut easily, simply place it in the freezer for a few minutes to firm up, then try again.
4. Transfer the peppermint rounds to a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover and freeze for 10-15 minutes.
5. Place the chocolate and shortening in a medium microwave safe bowl. Cook at 30 second intervals until melted, stirring occasionally.
6. Using a fork, dip the patties one by one in the chocolate, then place on a piece of parchment. Add sprinkles immediately. Let cool until set, then serve. Store in the refrigerator.

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