Homemade Peppermint Patties

Peppermint is one of my most favorite flavorings; it’s crisp, clean, and a classic winter flavor. When I came across this recipe for homemade peppermint patties I just knew I needed to try them, and try I did <ahem…3 batches>. J They’re awesome and SO much better than the store-bought ones!

Homemade Peppermint Patties

Ingredients:

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

5 1/2 C powdered sugar, sifted

1 T peppermint extract

2 C bittersweet chocolate chips (I used Ghirardelli)

1 C semisweet chocolate chips (I used Ghirardelli)

3 T shortening

Directions:

Prepare two cookies sheet with either wax paper or a Slipmat, and set aside.

Add condensed milk, 2 cups of powdered sugar, and peppermint extract to a large mixing bowl. Mix everything on medium speed using the paddle attachment until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Add the remaining powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough is stiff but still pliable.

Using a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the mixture and form into balls. Press each ball down slowly to make a flattened disk, and place the disks on one of the prepared cookie sheets.

Transfer peppermint disks to the freezer and freeze for 30 minutes.

While the dough is chilling, Place the chocolate chips and shortening in a microwavable bowl. Melt the chocolate in 30 second increments on half power, and stir. Repeat until chocolate is smooth.

Remove patties from the freezer. Place a patty on the tines of a fork and dip in the chocolate until completely covered. Allow excess chocolate to drip off the patty before setting each one on the second prepared cookie sheet.

Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours, or until the chocolate is set.

Makes about 32-40 patties.

Source: adapted from Savory Sweet Life

I’m linking this post up at:
Metamorphosis Monday, Menu Plan Monday , Skip to My Lou, Tip Me Tuesday, Today’s Creative Blog