Description
Delightful homemade peppermint patties blend cool mint with rich chocolate for a classic confection. Crisp peppermint centers dipped in smooth dark chocolate create an irresistible treat guests will savor with pure enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (300 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups (255 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsps (28 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) heavy cream
- 1 ½ tsps peppermint extract
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) coconut oil or vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Filling Preparation: Combine powdered sugar, softened butter, peppermint extract, and milk in a mixing bowl. Blend until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency that holds shape without excessive stickiness. Adjust texture with additional powdered sugar if needed.
- Shaping and Chilling: Form the filling into small, uniform rounds approximately one inch wide. Gently flatten each disk and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the peppermint bases and enhance structural stability.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil using either microwave (30-second intervals) or double boiler method. Stir continuously until obtaining a glossy, perfectly smooth chocolate mixture. Maintain a consistent temperature to prevent seizing.
- Dipping and Covering: Remove chilled peppermint disks from refrigerator. Using a fork or specialized dipping tool, completely submerge each patty in melted chocolate. Tap gently to remove excess coating, then carefully place on parchment paper to set.
- Final Setting: Return chocolate-covered patties to refrigerator for 30-45 minutes. Allow chocolate to fully crystallize, creating a professional, glossy finish. The completed confections should display a crisp chocolate shell with a smooth, even coverage.
Notes
- Chill Filling Effectively: Refrigerate peppermint mixture for 15-20 minutes before shaping to prevent sticky hands and ensure clean, uniform patty formation.
- Control Chocolate Coating Temperature: Maintain chocolate between 86-90°F for perfect glossy finish and smooth coverage, preventing streaking or bloom.
- Minimize Moisture Exposure: Use completely dry utensils and work surface to prevent chocolate from seizing or developing unwanted texture.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap traditional chocolate with dairy-free dark chocolate and use plant-based butter for vegan-friendly version without compromising taste quality.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg