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Close-up of a chocolate-covered peppermint patty topped with red, green, and white sprinkles, highlighting the shiny chocolate surface and festive decoration.
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Chocolate Peppermint Patties Recipe

This holiday favorite are easy to mkae and so festive! These no-bake candies are great for gifting, parties or when you need a great minty treat!
Course Dessert, Homemade Candy Recipe
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Set time 45 min. + 15 min. 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 24 candies
Calories 263kcal
Author Deb Clark

Equipment

  • 1 13x9 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Parchment Paper
  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 small cookie scoop

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
  • ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 3 cups dark chocolate chips milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips can be substituted
  • 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Assorted holiday sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the condensed milk, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract.
  • Add half of the powdered sugar, and beat on low speed. Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar and beat on low speed until a soft dough forms and the mixture is no longer sticky.
    A spoonful of powdered sugar being added to a mixing bowl filled with sweetened condensed milk. Around the bowl are ingredients like peppermint extract, chocolate chips, and festive sprinkles, creating a cozy holiday baking scene.
  • Using a small cookie scoop (and your hands), roll into one-inch balls. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, and flatten into patties. Place into the freezer for 45 minutes.
    A parchment-lined baking sheet with round peppermint filling discs being shaped and arranged by hand, ready for chilling before dipping in chocolate.
  • While the patties are in the freezer, make the chocolate dipping sauce by adding the chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Add an additional tablespoon of vegetable oil, if necessary, to reach a consistency desirable for dipping.
    A bowl full of chocolate chips being prepared for melting, as a hand pours in a small cup of vegetable oil to create a smooth chocolate coating.
  • Remove the patties from the freezer, and coat them with the melted chocolate. Place a patty on a fork, and fully submerge it into the melted chocolate. Lift out and tap to remove excess chocolate. Using a toothpick, gently slide the patty from the fork back to the lined baking dish. Immediately top with holiday sprinkles.
    A hand dipping a round peppermint filling into melted chocolate, with a tray of already-coated candies and a jar of holiday sprinkles nearby.
  • Once all the patties have been coated and decorated, return to the freezer for 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to completely harden and set.
  • Remove from the freezer, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Storage Instructions - Place in an airtight container (with parchment paper separating the layers) and refrigerate up to 10 days. Freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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