Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe
Learn how to make delicious Homemade Peppermint Patties with this easy recipe. These sweet treats are perfect for any occasion and make a great gift for friends and family.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (including chilling)
- Yield: 24 patties 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Coating:
- 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)
- 1 tbsp vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother coating)
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, mix together powdered sugar, corn syrup, water, peppermint extract, and butter until a thick, smooth dough forms. Adjust consistency with more powdered sugar if needed.
- Shape Patties: Roll dough into 1-inch balls, flatten into discs, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 30–45 minutes until firm.
- Coat Patties: Melt chocolate and shortening in the microwave, dip each peppermint disc, let excess chocolate drip off, and return to the sheet. Chill until set.
Notes
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
