Description
Smooth and Creamy Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional)
- Crushed peppermint candies
- White chocolate drizzle
- Holiday sprinkles
- Colored candy melt swirls
Instructions
- Mix powdered sugar, butter, cream, peppermint extract, and salt until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll dough into small balls, flatten into discs, and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate patties for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Heat chocolate at 50% power in the microwave, stirring every 20–30 seconds. Add coconut oil if desired.
- Using a fork, dip each chilled patty into the chocolate and let excess drip off.
- Add crushed peppermint or sprinkles before chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate until completely set.
- Arrange on a platter or package for gifting.
Notes
- These candies are great for holiday gifts.
- Customize with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg