Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of rich chocolate and refreshing mint with these Scrumptious Effortless Peppermint Patties. This easy-to-make treat features a smooth mint center coated in luscious dark chocolate, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays or simply satisfying a sweet tooth, these homemade candies are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, cocoa powder, softened butter, and peppermint extract. Mix until smooth.
- Form small balls from the mixture and flatten them into patties about half an inch thick. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each chilled patty in melted chocolate until fully coated, then return to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Allow to cool at room temperature or refrigerate until set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg