Homemade Peppermint Patties (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
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One 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk
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1¼ teaspoons peppermint extract, or adjust to taste
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A pinch (⅛ teaspoon) of vanilla extract
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4¾ cups of powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting and adjustments
→ Coating
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3 cups of dark chocolate melting wafers, like Ghirardelli
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½ cup of festive sprinkles (optional)
# Instructions:
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together the condensed milk, peppermint extract, and vanilla. Slowly add half of the powdered sugar as you mix on low speed.
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Add the rest of the powdered sugar little by little, mixing until it turns into a firm dough. It should hold well enough for rolling into balls. Add extra powdered sugar or a splash of water to tweak the texture if needed.
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Sprinkle some powdered sugar over parchment paper, lay the dough on top, and dust more sugar on its surface. Roll the dough out to about ½ inch in thickness.
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Press out rounds from the dough using a cookie cutter (1 to 1½ inches) that’s been greased. If the dough gets too sticky, pop it in the freezer for a bit to make handling easier.
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Place the cut circles onto a tray lined with parchment paper. Cover them up and freeze for around 20 minutes.
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Melt the chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe container, heating for 30 seconds at a time and stirring between intervals.
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With a fork, dip each frozen dough round into the chocolate, letting excess drip off. Return them to the parchment and sprinkle on decorations right away. Let them harden before serving.
# Notes:
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Store your finished peppermint treats in the fridge to keep them fresh.
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You can adjust the mint intensity by tweaking how much peppermint extract you add.
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These make great gifts for the holidays!