Description
Indulge in these homemade peppermint patties that marry rich dark chocolate with a refreshing minty center. Perfect for festive gatherings or as thoughtful gifts, these delightful treats are easy to make and will leave everyone wanting more. Enjoy a taste of nostalgia with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup softened butter (1/2 stick)
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips (semi-sweet or bittersweet)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, softened butter, cocoa powder, and peppermint extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Shape the mixture into small balls and flatten them into discs about 1/2 inch thick. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the patties in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each chilled patty into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing them back on the tray.
- Let the chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to firm up.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg