Peppermint Patties Recipe: 7 Tips for Perfect Homemade Treats!
These homemade peppermint patties are creamy, minty, and covered in rich dark chocolate. A perfect treat for the holidays or any time of year!
Servings: 24
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Prep: 20 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Peppermint Filling
- 4 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted
- 5 tbsp Milk Whole milk
- 2 tsp Peppermint Extract Pure peppermint extract
- 2 tbsp Melted Butter Unsalted
Chocolate Coating
- 12 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chopped
- 1 tsp Shortening Vegetable shortening
Instructions
Making the Filling
- In a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and melted butter.
- Mix until a smooth dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add a little more milk, one teaspoon at a time. If it's too wet, add a little more powdered sugar.
- Roll the dough out to about 1/4 inch thickness on a surface lightly dusted with powdered sugar. Use a round cookie cutter (about 1.5 inches) to cut out the peppermint patties.
- Place the patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the freezer for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
Coating with Chocolate
- In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and shortening together, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each chilled peppermint patty into the melted chocolate, coating completely. Use a fork to lift the patty out and tap off any excess chocolate.
- Place the chocolate-covered patties back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
Notes
Store the peppermint patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator.