Irresistible Homemade Peppermint Patties
Indulge in the delightful experience of making these Irresistible Homemade Peppermint Patties, a perfect Christmas candy idea that will charm your family and friends. With their cool and creamy peppermint filling enveloped in rich chocolate, these no-bake treats are not only festive but also incredibly simple to prepare. Whether you’re looking to gift them, add to your holiday dessert spread, or enjoy them during cozy evenings at home, these patties are sure to impress. Customize them with fun toppings like festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes for an extra touch of holiday magic!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 patties 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2¼ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate
- Optional: vegetable oil (for coating)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, softened butter, peppermint extract, and heavy cream. Mix until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into small discs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the discs for about 20 minutes until firm.
- Melt the chocolate using a microwave or double boiler until smooth; add vegetable oil if desired.
- Dip each chilled disc into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before returning to the baking sheet.
- Optionally, garnish with sprinkles or crushed candy canes before chilling until set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (16g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg