Description
Indulge in rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint with these homemade peppermint patties, perfect for holiday gifting or enjoying at home.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 10 ounces dark chocolate (60–70% cacao), chopped or in chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Combine powdered sugar, softened butter, peppermint extract, and heavy cream in a mixing bowl, and beat until smooth.
- Roll the dough into small balls (1 inch in diameter) and flatten to form discs.
- Place the discs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15-20 minutes.
- Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil in a double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each frozen disc into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete coating.
- Place the coated patties back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for about 15 minutes or until the chocolate has fully set.
- Enjoy or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Keep refrigerator-stored patties for up to 3-4 days. Freeze for up to 2 months, wrapped individually.
- Prep Time: 15 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: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: peppermint patties, homemade candy, holiday treats, chocolate, dessert