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Homemade Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties

Dark chocolate peppermint patties have a smooth, firm peppermint center and a crisp chocolate coating. Chill the centers before dipping, then let the coating set at cool room temperature.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Chilling and setting 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 23 minutes
Servings: 36 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the peppermint centers
  • 0.33 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 4 cup powdered sugar
For the chocolate coating
  • 16 oz dark chocolate melting wafers

Equipment

  • 1 rimmed baking sheet
  • 1 microwave-safe bowl
  • 1 microwave

Method
 

Make the peppermint centers
  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Stir the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract together in a large bowl.
  3. Mix in the powdered sugar about 1 cup at a time.
  4. Knead the dough until it is smooth and firm.
  5. Divide the dough into 36 equal pieces.
  6. Roll the pieces into balls.
  7. Flatten the balls into discs about 1 1/2 inches wide.
  8. Arrange the discs on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Refrigerate the discs for 30 minutes, until firm.
Coat the patties
  1. Put the dark chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth, about 1 1/2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Dip each chilled disc in the melted chocolate.
  4. Let excess chocolate drip back into the bowl.
  5. Return each coated disc to the parchment-lined sheet.
  6. Let the patties stand at cool room temperature for about 30 minutes, until the coating is set.

Notes

For neat dipping, keep the peppermint discs chilled until coating them. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; freezer-friendly. For a dairy-free swap, use dairy-free sweetened condensed milk and dairy-free dark chocolate melting wafers.