Peppermint Patties (Printable View)

Creamy peppermint centers enrobed in dark chocolate, a cool make-ahead treat for gifting or after-dinner sweets.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Peppermint Filling

01 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
04 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Chocolate Coating

06 - 8 ounces dark chocolate, 60–70% cocoa, chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, peppermint extract, heavy cream, and salt. Beat with an electric mixer or sturdy spatula until a smooth, pliable dough forms. If the mixture is too sticky to handle, gradually add more powdered sugar until workable.
02 - Scoop out portions of the peppermint dough, approximately 2 teaspoons each. Roll into balls and flatten to 1/4-inch thick discs. Arrange the discs evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
03 - Place the baking sheet in the freezer and chill the peppermint discs for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.
04 - In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil (if using), stirring occasionally until the mixture is glossy and smooth.
05 - Using a fork, dip each chilled peppermint disc into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess coating to drip off. Place coated patties back onto the parchment-lined sheet.
06 - Refrigerate the finished patties for 15 minutes or until the chocolate shell is firmly set.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This filling comes together in minutes and tastes like those classic candies you can never stop at just one.
  • The glossy chocolate shell sets perfectly every time, making them almost too beautiful to eat.
02 -
  • If you rush the freezing step, the patties fall apart in the chocolate–let them get icy-cold.
  • Don&apost skip sifting the powdered sugar; risk little sugar lumps and the filling never gets fully smooth.
03 -
  • Coat one patty first as a test to see if the chocolate is at the right consistency before you get going in earnest.
  • If you want glossy patties, be patient–don&apost touch them until they are fully set.

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