Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe

The homemade peppermint patties have a chocolate-covered peppermint center that is creamy. It's so easy to make—only 5 simple things are needed!

INGREDIENTS 

SERVINGS: 48 PEPPERMINT PATTIES – ¼ cup (60 grams) unsalted butter, softened – ⅓ cup (80 ml) light corn syrup – 1 and ½ teaspoons peppermint extract – 3 and ½ cups (420 grams) powdered sugar plus extra for sprinkling on work surface – 12 ounces (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate roughly chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix softened butter, light corn syrup, and peppermint extract until fully combined in a stand mixer bowl with the whisk attachment or a large mixing bowl with a handheld mixer.

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After adding the powdered sugar, mix on low speed for a few minutes until combined. Start with crumbly mixture. When the dough starts to come together but is still crumbly, stop mixing and use your hands.

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Sprinkle powdered sugar on parchment paper and place dough on it. Work the dough into a smooth ball and flatten it. Place another parchment paper on top and roll the dough to ¼-inch thickness with a rolling pin.

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Use parchment on a large baking sheet. Use a 1.25-1.5 inch circular cutter to cut dough into pieces and place on baking sheet (freeze for 5-10 minutes if soft). Keep rerolling scraps and cutting circles until dough is gone.

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Frost cut-out peppermint patties on baking sheets for 15-20 minutes. When patties are almost done, add chopped chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl. Stir well after each 20-30 second microwave increment until smooth and melted.

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Take the baking sheet out of the freezer. Dip each patty in chocolate with a fork, tap off excess, and carefully place on baking sheet. Repeat coating remaining patties. If patties are too soft to dip, refreeze for 10-15 minutes.

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After coating all the peppermint patties in chocolate, refrigerate the baking sheet for 30–45 minutes to harden. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or serve.

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