Creamy Peppermint Patties
These homemade creamy peppermint patties feature a soft, minty filling wrapped in a glossy chocolate shell. Quick and easy to make, they’re perfect for holiday gifting, cookie trays, or a festive treat any time of year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 patties 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon (2g) vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 8 ounces (225g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, softened butter, and a pinch of sea salt. Beat with a hand mixer until crumbly, about 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Beat until a smooth, thick dough forms. Adjust with more powdered sugar or cream as needed for a pliable, non-sticky dough.
- Dust your work surface with powdered sugar. Scoop 1 tablespoon portions and roll into balls, then flatten into 1/4-inch thick disks.
- Place patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the freezer for 15 minutes until firm.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth (1–2 minutes), or melt in a double boiler.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled patty in melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Return coated patties to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Chill coated patties in the fridge for 20–30 minutes until chocolate is firm.
- Transfer to a serving plate or airtight container. Serve chilled.
Notes
For vegan patties, use coconut cream and dairy-free butter. If filling is sticky, add more powdered sugar or dust hands with sugar. Patties can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or frozen for 2 months. For a festive look, add green food coloring or crushed candy canes. Use a cookie scoop for uniform size. If chocolate seizes, add a bit more coconut oil and stir.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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