Homemade Peppermint Patties
PREP TIME: 1 hour
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour
Delicious homemade peppermint patties coated in a dark chocolate shell
Author: Gina Kleinworth
Serves: 50
INGREDIENTS
5-1/2 cups confectioners sugar
1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk
⅛ tsp concentrated peppermint flavoring
4 cups dark chocolate chips
4 tbsp shortening
INSTRUCTIONS
Line several baking sheets with parchment paper
Combine 2 cups of confectioners sugar & all of the sweetened condensed milk in mixer bowl
Beat with paddle attachment until well incorporated
Add flavoring & remaining confectioners sugar ½- 1 cup at a time beating in between until dough is stiff but still pliable
Roll the dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap & freeze for about 30 minutes
Remove & slice into rounds & place on prepared parchment lined baking sheets
Return to freezer for another 15 minutes
Temper the chocolate coating by combining the chocolate & shortening in a medium glass bowl
Microwave in 30-second increments on medium power until melted & smooth
Dip one pattie at a time into the chocolate using a fork, tap the fork on the side of the bowl to shake off any excess chocolate
Place back on cookie sheet & repeat until you have coated all the patties
Return to freezer for 10 minutes to set the chocolate
Store in refrigerator
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour
Delicious homemade peppermint patties coated in a dark chocolate shell
Author: Gina Kleinworth
Serves: 50
INGREDIENTS
5-1/2 cups confectioners sugar
1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk
⅛ tsp concentrated peppermint flavoring
4 cups dark chocolate chips
4 tbsp shortening
INSTRUCTIONS
Line several baking sheets with parchment paper
Combine 2 cups of confectioners sugar & all of the sweetened condensed milk in mixer bowl
Beat with paddle attachment until well incorporated
Add flavoring & remaining confectioners sugar ½- 1 cup at a time beating in between until dough is stiff but still pliable
Roll the dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap & freeze for about 30 minutes
Remove & slice into rounds & place on prepared parchment lined baking sheets
Return to freezer for another 15 minutes
Temper the chocolate coating by combining the chocolate & shortening in a medium glass bowl
Microwave in 30-second increments on medium power until melted & smooth
Dip one pattie at a time into the chocolate using a fork, tap the fork on the side of the bowl to shake off any excess chocolate
Place back on cookie sheet & repeat until you have coated all the patties
Return to freezer for 10 minutes to set the chocolate
Store in refrigerator
Source: Kleinworth & Co.