Description
Classic homemade peppermint patties bring mint-chocolate magic to dessert lovers seeking a refreshing treat. Cool peppermint centers enrobed in rich dark chocolate create a delightful confection you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (255 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) coconut oil or vegetable shortening
- 2 ½ cups (300 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps (28 g) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) heavy cream
- 1 ½ tsps peppermint extract
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Filling Preparation: Combine powdered sugar, butter, cream, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl. Whip until a smooth, uniform dough forms, adjusting consistency with additional powdered sugar if needed.
- Shaping and Chilling: Mold the mixture into one-inch spheres, then gently flatten into discs. Arrange on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 20-30 minutes to firm up the patties.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil using either microwave or double boiler method until a glossy, smooth mixture develops.
- Dipping and Coating: Remove frozen patties from freezer. Submerge each disc fully in melted chocolate, using a fork to ensure complete coverage. Tap gently to remove excess chocolate and return to parchment-lined tray.
- Setting and Storing: Refrigerate coated patties for 20-30 minutes until chocolate hardens completely. Transfer to an airtight container and store in refrigerator for up to two weeks. Serve chilled for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Chill the Filling: Refrigerate the peppermint mixture for 15-20 minutes before shaping to enhance moldability and reduce stickiness.
- Control Chocolate Temperature: Maintain chocolate at a precise 88-90°F for smooth, glossy coating without streaks or bloom.
- Perfect Portion Control: Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon measure to create uniform patty sizes for consistent shape and texture.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute dairy butter with coconut oil for vegan version, or use sugar-free chocolate for low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 19
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg