Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of homemade peppermint patties with this easy recipe. These delightful treats feature a creamy peppermint filling enrobed in rich dark chocolate, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Coating:
- 10 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, mix together powdered sugar, softened butter, heavy cream, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt until a thick dough forms.
- Shape the Patties: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, flatten each into a disk, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze until firm.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in intervals until smooth.
- Coat the Patties: Dip each patty in chocolate, let excess drip off, and chill until set.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- For a festive touch, drizzle with white chocolate or sprinkle crushed peppermint on top.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
