Easy Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1.5 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons shortening

Instructions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine condensed milk and peppermint extract. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, mixing until a stiff, non-sticky dough forms.
3. Shape the peppermint mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared parchment paper. Gently flatten each ball into a patty shape. Allow the patties to air dry at room temperature for about two hours, flipping them once halfway through.
4. Melt chocolate and shortening in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Dip each patty into the melted chocolate using a fork, tapping off any excess chocolate. Return the dipped patties to the parchment paper and refrigerate until the chocolate is firm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 183 kcal
• Fat Content: 7 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 31 g
• Sodium Content: 13 mg
• Protein Content: 1 g
• Cholesterol Content: 3 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 33 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g