Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of cool peppermint and rich chocolate with these homemade peppermint patties. Easy to make and perfect for holiday treats!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Chocolate Coating:
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or chocolate melting wafers)
- 1 tablespoon shortening or coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Mix Dough: In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, softened butter, peppermint extract, and heavy cream until a smooth dough forms.
- Shape Patties: Roll dough into balls, flatten into disks, and freeze on a baking sheet.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt chocolate (with shortening if desired) in microwave.
- Dip and Coat: Dip peppermint disks in chocolate, then refrigerate to set.
- Serve: Store in the refrigerator and enjoy!
Notes
- Enhance with crushed candy canes for a festive look.
- Experiment with dark chocolate for a deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
