Description
These Easy Peppermint Patties are a simple no-bake candy with a soft, creamy mint center and a smooth chocolate coating. They are refreshing, rich, and perfect for holiday trays, edible gifts, or keeping chilled in the fridge for a quick sweet bite.
Ingredients
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, stir together the powdered sugar, softened butter, peppermint extract, and heavy cream until a thick mint dough forms.
2. If the mixture feels too dry, add a little more cream, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it holds together.
3. Roll the mixture into small balls, then flatten each one into a patty shape.
4. Place the patties on a parchment-lined tray or plate.
5. Freeze the patties for 20 to 30 minutes, or until firm.
6. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with the coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth.
7. Dip each chilled peppermint patty into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off.
8. Return the coated patties to the parchment-lined tray.
9. Chill until the chocolate is fully set.
10. Serve cold or at cool room temperature.
Notes
Use pure peppermint extract for the cleanest mint flavor.
Freeze the centers before dipping so they keep their shape more easily.
Let the melted chocolate cool slightly before dipping to help create a smoother coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 4mg
Keywords: easy peppermint patties, no bake peppermint candy, homemade peppermint patties, chocolate mint candy, holiday candy