Description
Homemade peppermint chocolate delights combine rich cocoa with cool mint for an irresistible seasonal treat. Festive chocolate cookies provide a perfect balance of sweetness and refreshing peppermint that will satisfy winter dessert cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (1 pound) chocolate almond bark
- 4 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp (1 teaspoon) peppermint extract
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and clear freezer space for the mint treats, ensuring a smooth workspace.
- Mixture Creation: Combine sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract in a mixing bowl, blending thoroughly until a uniform base forms.
- Dough Formation: Gradually fold powdered sugar into the mixture using an electric mixer, kneading until a firm, non-sticky dough emerges that holds its shape.
- Shaping and Chilling: Roll the peppermint dough into uniform balls, flattening them into 1.5-inch circular discs on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze for one hour to solidify the mint bases.
- Chocolate Coating: Microwave chocolate almond bark in 30-second intervals, stirring between cycles until achieving a smooth, glossy liquid consistency for dipping.
- Dipping and Decorating: Submerge each chilled mint disc into the melted chocolate, tapping off excess coating. Immediately garnish with decorative sprinkles while the chocolate remains liquid.
- Setting: Allow the chocolate-coated treats to set at room temperature or accelerate the process by refrigerating until completely firm and crisp.
Notes
- Chill Precisely: Freeze peppermint discs exactly 60 minutes for optimal texture and easier chocolate dipping.
- Control Chocolate Melting: Use 30-second microwave intervals, stirring between each cycle to prevent burning and achieve smooth consistency.
- Tap Excess Chocolate: Gently tap or scrape dipped treats against bowl’s edge to remove extra coating, ensuring clean, professional appearance.
- Decorate Immediately: Sprinkle toppings while chocolate remains liquid to guarantee proper adhesion and attractive finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 22
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg