Homemade Peppermint Patties

peppermint patties stacked on top of white table.

5 from 11 votes

Homemade Peppermint Patties are easy to make from scratch and taste like the popular store bought candy, but are even better because they're DIY! A soft flavored filling covered in chocolate makes the perfect minty treat for holiday parties and gift giving.

Prep Time25

Chill Time1

Total Time1 25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 205kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
4 cups powdered sugar
1 pound chocolate almond bark
Sprinkles optional

Instructions

In a large bowl mix together the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract.
¾ cup sweetened condensed milk, 1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
Next using an electric mixer slowly start to mix in your powdered sugar. You are looking for a stiff dough that is not sticky.
4 cups powdered sugar
Once your dough is formed you can begin to roll your dough into balls and place them on a parchment lined tray. Gently flatten the balls down into a thick disc shape (2 inch disks that were about 1/4 inch thickness).
Place the tray into the freezer. Let the patties freeze for about an hour.
When you are ready to dip, melt your almond bark in 30 second intervals in the microwave until all melted and smooth.
1 pound chocolate almond bark
Working quickly, dip the peppermint patties into the chocolate. Gently shake off any excess or scrape it off the bottom on the side of the bowl.
Place back onto the parchment paper and immediately top with sprinkles if desired.
Sprinkles

Notes

Storage:

To Store: Store your homemade peppermint patties in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
To Freeze: Store your peppermint patties in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 2 months.

Tips:

You can make these large like a regular size peppermint patty or a smaller size.
Feel free to add some festive sprinkles, but they are still great without.
The chocolate hardens quickly, so be prepared to add any sprinkles immediately after dipping. Otherwise, the sprinkles will roll right off!
Make sure you freeze these peppermint patties before dipping. They are delicate and can melt fast in the chocolate if not frozen.
I like to keep my candy in the fridge until serving to make sure they stay nice and firm.

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