Peppermint Patties

Jul 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Old-fashioned peppermint patties, just like the ones from the candy shop. Makes about 30 patties.

Prep 40 min

Cook 10 min

Freeze and set 1 hr

Total 1 hr 50 min

Yield 30 patties

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Ingredients

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patties

⅔ cup (204.0 g)sweetened condensed milk, half of a 14-oz can
1 ½ tsp (7.5 ml)peppermint extract
3.0 cups (360.0 g)confectioners' sugar, sifted, plus more as needed
8.0 oz (227.0 g)dark chocolate, finely chopped

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Instructions

Beat the condensed milk and peppermint extract, then gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until a firm, non-sticky dough forms.
Roll between sheets of parchment to 1/4 inch thick and cut into 1 1/2-inch rounds. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
Set aside a third of the chocolate. Melt the rest in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water (or in 20-second microwave bursts), stirring, until it reaches 115°F.
Remove from the heat and stir in the reserved chocolate until melted and the chocolate cools to 88 to 90°F. It's tempered when a streak on parchment sets glossy and firm within 5 minutes.
Dip each patty with a fork, tap off the excess, and set on parchment until firm.

Tips

Storage: Refrigerate airtight for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make peppermint patties?

Plan on 40 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hour to freeze and set. It makes about 30 patties.

How should I store peppermint patties?

Refrigerate airtight for up to 2 weeks.

Old-fashioned peppermint patties, just like the ones from the candy shop. Makes about 30 patties.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 30 servings this recipe makes.

110 Calories / serving

2.9g Fat

20.3g Carbs

0.9g Protein

19.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (30 servings): ~3300 cal · 87g fat · 609g carbs · 27g protein · 573g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 110 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 21 min·1.2 mi·~2450 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 15 min·0.8 mi·~1500 steps
Moderate cycling 11 min·2.2 mi
Swimming laps 15 min
Jogging 11 min·0.9 mi·~1750 steps
Stair climbing 10 min·~900 steps
Dancing 18 min
Bodyweight circuit training 11 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 26 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.