Homemade Peppermint Patties
Although these patties may look complex to make, I'm saying - On the contrary. They're easy to make, and down-right delicious to eat. I encourage all of you to give them a shot and make a batch or two.
Servings 16 people
Calories 685kcal
Cost 12.00
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/4 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 16 oz. bitterswette chocolate
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons shortening
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Place the condensed milk, peppermint extract in the bowl of a mixer.
- Add half of the powdered sugar and beat with a mixer on low speed. Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar. Beat until a smooth dough forms.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar over a piece of parchment paper, Place the dough on the parchment and sprinkle powdered sugar over the top.
- Place another layer of parchment paper over dough.
- Roll dough into a 1/2 inch thick circle.
- Using a 2 inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles from the dough.
- **quick note: if the dough doesn't roll out evenly, place the dough in the freezer for 5 minutes to firm up, then try again.
- Transfer the peppermint rounds to a parchment lined baking sheet. Freeze for 10-15 minutes.
- Chop chocolate into 1/2 inch pieces. Place in glass bowl, along with shortening.
- Pour 2 inches of water in the bottom of a 2" saucepan. Place chocolate bowl over water in saucepan.
- Simmer saucepan over a medium flame. Stir continuously until chocolate and shortening has melted.
- Using a fork, dip the patties one by one in the chocolate. Place on a piece of parchment lined baking sheet. Add crushed candy canes immediately. Let cool completely.
- Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator.
