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Homemade Chocolate Covered Mint Patties

Cool, creamy, and coated in rich dark chocolate, these homemade mint patties are a delightful treat for any occasion. Easy to make and irresistibly refreshing!

Ingredients

  • Powdered Sugar: 4 cups – forms the creamy yet firm base of the mint filling.
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk: ⅓ cup – binds the sugar and creates a smooth texture.
  • Peppermint Extract: 1½ teaspoons – gives that refreshing, cool mint flavor.
  • Vanilla Extract: ½ teaspoon – adds a warm background note to balance the mint.
  • Salt: A pinch – cuts through the sweetness and enhances flavors.
  • Dark Chocolate Chips or Chopped Chocolate: 2 cups – rich, slightly bitter coating that complements the sweet mint.
  • Coconut Oil or Shortening: 2 teaspoons – thins the chocolate for a silky dip and glossy finish.

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and clear space in your fridge.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, blend powdered sugar, condensed milk, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt until a dough forms.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Set up a double boiler or use a microwave-safe bowl for melting chocolate.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Roll the dough to ¼ inch thick, cut rounds, and place on parchment paper.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Chill rounds for 30 minutes, then melt chocolate with coconut oil.
  6. Finishing Touches: Dip patties in chocolate and place on parchment to set.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Let chocolate harden, then serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Chill dough before cutting for easy shaping.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
  • Decorate with crushed peppermint or chocolate drizzle.

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