Description
Peppermint Chocolate Delights blend rich cocoa with cool mint in a dreamy holiday cookie. Crisp chocolate edges and creamy peppermint centers invite winter celebrations, promising sweet moments of pure seasonal comfort that welcome winter joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound chocolate almond bark
- 4 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Decoration:
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring sufficient freezer space for the tray of peppermint treats.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend sweetened condensed milk with pure peppermint extract until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar) into the mixture using an electric mixer, continuing to blend until a firm, non-adhesive dough develops.
- Craft uniform spheres from the peppermint dough, positioning each carefully on the prepared baking sheet and gently compressing them into thick circular shapes approximately 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) in diameter.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer, allowing the mint discs to solidify and chill for precisely 60 minutes.
- Melt chocolate almond bark in a microwave-safe container, utilizing 30-second heating intervals and stirring between each cycle until the chocolate reaches a completely smooth, glossy consistency.
- Delicately immerse each chilled peppermint disc into the molten chocolate, efficiently removing excess coating by gently tapping or scraping against the bowl’s rim.
- For added visual appeal, immediately sprinkle decorative toppings onto the chocolate-coated discs while the coating remains liquid.
- Allow the chocolate-covered peppermint treats to set and solidify at room temperature or expedite the process by placing them in the refrigerator until completely firm.
Notes
- Prep Smart: Clear freezer space and line baking sheet with parchment paper before starting to ensure smooth recipe execution.
- Mix Carefully: Combine condensed milk and peppermint extract thoroughly, then gradually add confectioners sugar until a firm, non-sticky dough forms.
- Shape with Precision: Roll dough into uniform balls, flatten into thick discs, and freeze for one hour to create perfect mint bases.
- Chocolate Coating Technique: Melt chocolate bark in short microwave intervals, stirring between each to prevent burning and achieve smooth consistency.
- Dipping Pro Tip: Quickly dip mint discs into melted chocolate, tap off excess, and add sprinkles immediately for best presentation and texture.
- Storage Hack: Let chocolates set completely at room temperature or refrigerate for crisp, clean finish that preserves their delightful texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg