Quick and Simple 5-Ingredient Peppermint Patties (Print version)
Creamy cool mint centers dipped in dark chocolate, made with just 5 ingredients and no baking.
# Ingredients:
For the filling
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1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
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1 teaspoon peppermint extract
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5 to 5 1/2 cups (600-660 g) powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
For the chocolate coating
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10 oz (280 g) semisweet chocolate chips
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1 tablespoon shortening
# Instructions:
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Stir together the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract in a large bowl. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until a stiff dough forms that you can knead with your hands.
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Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten each ball into a disc about 1/4 inch thick. Let dry uncovered at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours, flipping halfway through.
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Slide the baking sheet into the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes so the patties firm up. Cold centers keep their shape when they hit warm chocolate.
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Combine the chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second bursts at 50 percent power, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy.
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Drop one patty at a time into the chocolate. Flip with a fork, lift out, and tap the fork on the bowl edge to remove excess. Place back on parchment. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until the shell is hard.
# Good to know:
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Makes about 28 patties.
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Best served chilled or at cool room temperature.