🍫 Peppermint Patties

Cool, creamy, minty, and coated in rich chocolate, homemade peppermint patties are an easy treat that tastes like a classic candy-shop favorite. They’re perfect for holidays, parties, or keeping a little sweet treat in the refrigerator.

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons softened butter
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
• ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the peppermint filling: In a bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cream, peppermint extract, and vanilla. Mix until a smooth, firm dough forms.
2. Shape the patties: Roll the mixture into small balls, then gently flatten each one into a round patty.
3. Chill: Place the patties on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for about 30–45 minutes, until firm.
4. Melt the chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil in short intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
5. Dip: Using a fork, dip each chilled peppermint patty into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off.
6. Set: Return the coated patties to the parchment paper and refrigerate until the chocolate is completely firm.

❄️ The Perfect Little Treat

The combination of cool peppermint filling and rich chocolate makes these homemade candies incredibly satisfying. They also make a beautiful edible gift when packed into small boxes or treat bags.

Tip: For an extra-intense mint flavor, add a tiny amount of additional peppermint extract—but go slowly, because peppermint extract is powerful!

Cool, creamy, minty, and coated in rich chocolate, homemade peppermint patties are an easy treat that tastes like a classic candy-shop favorite. They’re perfect for holidays, parties, or keeping a little sweet treat in the refrigerator.

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons softened butter
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
• ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the peppermint filling: In a bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cream, peppermint extract, and vanilla. Mix until a smooth, firm dough forms.
2. Shape the patties: Roll the mixture into small balls, then gently flatten each one into a round patty.
3. Chill: Place the patties on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for about 30–45 minutes, until firm.
4. Melt the chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil in short intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
5. Dip: Using a fork, dip each chilled peppermint patty into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off.
6. Set: Return the coated patties to the parchment paper and refrigerate until the chocolate is completely firm.

❄️ The Perfect Little Treat

The combination of cool peppermint filling and rich chocolate makes these homemade candies incredibly satisfying. They also make a beautiful edible gift when packed into small boxes or treat bags.

Tip: For an extra-intense mint flavor, add a tiny amount of additional peppermint extract—but go slowly, because peppermint extract is powerful!