Homemade Peppermint Patties (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
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Sweetened condensed milk, 14 oz can
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Peppermint extract, 1¼ teaspoons (or to taste)
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Vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon
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Powdered sugar, 4¾ cups plus extra for rolling
→ Coating
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Dark chocolate candy melts (like Ghirardelli), 3 cups
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Holiday sprinkles, ½ cup
# Instructions:
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In a mixer bowl, combine condensed milk, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Add half the powdered sugar and beat on low speed.
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Gradually beat in remaining powdered sugar until a smooth dough forms. It should be firm enough to roll into balls. Adjust consistency with extra powdered sugar or water if needed.
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Dust parchment paper with powdered sugar, place dough on top, and sprinkle more sugar over it. Roll to ½ inch thickness.
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Using a greased 1 or 1½ inch round cookie cutter, cut circles from the dough. If dough is too soft, freeze briefly to firm up.
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Place the peppermint rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and freeze for 20 minutes.
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Melt chocolate candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each.
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Using a fork, dip each frozen patty in melted chocolate. Place on parchment and immediately add sprinkles. Let set before serving.
# Notes:
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Store finished peppermint patties in the refrigerator
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Recipe can be adjusted for more or less mint flavor by varying the amount of peppermint extract
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Perfect for holiday gift-giving