on Nov 08, 2021, Updated Feb 09, 2024 There’s something so sweetly refreshing about peppermint and chocolate. In this post, I will teach you how to make peppermint patties at home. It’s a simple recipe that will delight kids and grownups alike this holiday season! This peppermint patty recipe results in a creamy peppermint center that is coated in rich dark chocolate. They are remarkably easy to make using just a few ingredients. Leave them plain or top with your favorite holiday sprinkles for an extra festive touch. Or chop them up and use them as a topping on peppermint pie. If you love candy canes, these soft sweets will hit the spot! It may even become one of your favorite Christmas candy recipes.
How to Make Homemade Peppermint Patties
This five ingredient no bake recipe comes together in just 30 minutes plus cooling time. Next time you are shopping, grab the following basic ingredients.
You will need:
Sweetened condensed milk Peppermint extract Powdered sugar Dark chocolate chips Vegetable oil (Optional) holiday sprinkles
Be sure you also have a rolling pin, baking sheet, parchment paper, circle cookie cutter, bowl, and an electric mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
Copycat York Peppermint Patties
To start, you’ll create the peppermint filling. Mix together the condensed milk, peppermint extract, and powdered sugar using a mixer on low speed until a thick dough forms. Then on a flat work surface, sprinkle a small amount of powdered sugar and lay out your peppermint dough. Roll dough into a ¼ inch thickness. Using a small cookie cutter (a 1 inch circle works well), cut out your little patties and place on a baking sheet. Repeat until all are cut out.
Transfer to the fridge and allow them to cool for about 45 minutes. While they are cooling, add chocolate chips and oil to a medium size bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals until completely melted. Stir between each interval and and continue until the melted chocolate is smooth. Once the peppermint candies have cooled, remove them from the fridge. Then, with a fork, gently remove each patty from the cookie sheet and dip in the chocolate. Place on sheets of parchment paper or wax paper and add sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet. Chocolate will harden as it cools to room temperature. Place the dipped peppermint patty candies back in the fridge and allow to set for at least 30 minutes. To store, place your holiday treats in an airtight container and store them in the fridge or freezer.
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If you are a fan of York peppermint patties, you will love this easy mint candy recipe. They are the perfect size treats for grabbing on your way through the kitchen. Love easy Christmas desserts? Be sure to check out these adorable gnome cookies! Like this post? Share it with friends!
