Description
Delightful homemade peppermint patties coated in rich chocolate with a refreshing mint filling, perfect for festive occasions or everyday treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Confectioners’ Sugar (or erythritol for a lower sugar option)
- 1/4 cup Coconut Cream or Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 tsp Peppermint Extract
- 8 oz Dark Chocolate (high-quality)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, sift the confectioners’ sugar. Add in the coconut cream (or sweetened condensed milk) and peppermint extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Chill the mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the filling for about 30 minutes.
- Form the patties: Once chilled, use a small scoop or your hands to form small rounds. Flatten them slightly to create patties and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill again: Put the prepared patties back in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to set.
- Melt the chocolate: While the patties are chilling, melt your dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Coat the patties: Using a fork, dip each patty into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off before placing it back on the parchment paper.
- Set the chocolate: Place the coated patties in the fridge for about 20 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely.
- Enjoy and store: Once set, enjoy your Homemade Peppermint Patties! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Allow chocolate to set properly for best texture. Adjust peppermint extract to taste for desired mintiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Chilling and Coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 patties
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: peppermint patties, homemade candy, Christmas treats, chocolate desserts