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Homemade Peppermint Patties
Dark chocolate shells surround a creamy, soft peppermint filling in these Homemade Peppermint Patties that are sure to be a hit with family, friends, or coworkers! They are a simple and easy Christmas candy to make without needing a thermometer or major baking skills!
Prep Time
20 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 50 -60 peppermint patties
Calories: 154 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 7 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted so there are no clumps (755g)
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin or refined coconut oil melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 20 ounces Ghiradelli dark chocolate melting wafers (two 10-ounce bags)
- Crushed candy canes, sprinkles, or melted white chocolate for decorating
Instructions
- Combine powdered sugar, evaporated milk, corn syrup, melted coconut oil, and peppermint extract in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth, about 3-4 minutes. You can knead by hand if it gets too thick.
- Divide the filling into two discs and wrap them in plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge for an hour so they are easier to roll out. It should be a stiff, but workable dough that you can touch with your hands.
- Dust your rolling surface with powdered sugar to help keep the filling from sticking. I like to roll this out between two sheets of parchment paper just to be on the safe side. Roll ¼-inch thick with a rolling pin.
- Use a small 2 to 2 ½-inch round cutter to cut out circles. You can smash the scraps together and re-roll until it has all been used up. Transfer the cut circles to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Melt the dark chocolate coating in a microwave-safe bowl using short 20-second bursts of heat. Stop and stir between each burst until melted.
- Dip the chilled centers one at a time in the melted chocolate using a fork or chocolate dipping tool. Tap them against the edge of the bowl a few times to remove excess chocolate and use a toothpick or knife to slide them onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. If desired, decorate with crushed candy canes or sprinkles before the chocolate has a chance to set.
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Notes
- Recipe adapted from Mel's Kitchen Cafe.
- Substitutions: You can replace the coconut oil with an equal amount of shortening or softened butter.
- Dairy-free version: You can sub almond milk or coconut milk for the evaporated milk.
- Peppermint essential oils: If you want to use essential oils instead of extract, just decrease the amount since the essential oils are stronger. I would start with ¼ teaspoon and go from there.
- Sticky filling: If your filling is too sticky to work with, add a little more powdered sugar, a couple tablespoons at a time. If it is too thick for your mixer, just knead it in with your hands.
- Using chocolate chips: If you can't find the Ghiradelli dark chocolate melting wafers, you could melt 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips with 2 teaspoons of coconut oil instead. The coconut oil will help add shine and snap to the chocolate chips.
- Alternate shaping approach: If you want to try a different approach, I have also made these by just pinching off small pieces that are about 2 teaspoons worth, rolling them between my hands to make little balls, then pressing them flat with the bottom of a cup. It works almost just as well, but feels more tedious and time-consuming for me over just rolling out the dough and using a cutter. But either approach works!
Nutrition Information
Calories
154kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
87mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
9IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 50-60 peppermint patties
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.