Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe
Homemade Peppermint Patties are a delightful treat combining a smooth peppermint-flavored filling encased in rich dark chocolate. Perfect for after-dinner indulgence or gifting during the holiday season, these patties offer a refreshing and chocolatey bite that’s easy to make at home.
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (plus 20-30 minutes freezing and setting time)
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 24 peppermint patties 1x
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: No-Bake, Freezing, Dipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Filling
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (add more if needed)
- Pinch of salt
Coating
- 1 ½ cups dark chocolate (melted)
- Prepare the filling dough: In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, softened unsalted butter, peppermint extract, a pinch of salt, and heavy cream. Mix thoroughly until a soft, pliable dough forms. Add a bit more cream if the dough feels too dry to work with.
- Shape the patties: Roll the dough into small, even-sized balls, then gently flatten each ball into a disc shape about 1/4 inch thick.
- Chill the patties: Place the discs on a tray lined with parchment paper and freeze them for 20 to 30 minutes to firm up. This step helps the patties hold their shape during dipping.
- Dip in chocolate: Using a fork or dipping tool, fully coat each chilled peppermint disc in the melted dark chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing the patties back onto the parchment paper.
- Set the patties: Let the chocolate-coated patties sit at room temperature or in the fridge until the chocolate hardens and becomes firm and glossy.
Notes
- For an elegant snowy effect, dust the peppermint patties with additional powdered sugar after dipping and before the chocolate sets.
- Store the finished peppermint patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh for up to two weeks.
- If you prefer a thinner filling, roll the discs thinner before freezing, but be careful as thinner patties can be fragile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peppermint patty (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
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