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Peppermint Patties
With creamy chocolate and a crisp, cool filling, these Peppermint Patties will become your new favorite holiday treat!
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cooling
1
hour
hr
Course
Candy, Holiday
Servings
16
Patties
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
2 1/2 - 3
cups
powdered sugar
3
TBL
unsalted butter, softened
3
TBL
Heavy cream
1
tsp
peppermint extract
1/2
tsp
vanilla extract
1
12 oz bag
semi-sweet chocolate chips
1
TBL
shortening or coconut oil
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat 2 cups powdered sugar, and butter until well combined
Gradually add heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time until well combined
Add peppermint and vanilla extracts and beat until well combined
Gradually add more powdered sugar until mixture is stiff
Place mixture on a piece of parchment paper and roll into a log about 2 inches in circumference
Place in freezer to chill 20-30 minutes, or in refrigerator overnight
Using a sharp knife, cut log into pieces about ½ inch thick, roll into a ball using powdered sugar if dough is sticky
Using a glass dipped in powdered sugar, gently flatten ball into circle
Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet
Return to refrigerator while you prepare the chocolate
Add chocolate and shortening to microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds, stir
Continue heating for 20-30 seconds at a time and stirring after each heating
Stop just before chocolate is completely melted
Stir until smooth
Line another baking sheet with parchment paper
Remove patties a few at a time from the refrigerator and dip into chocolate
Let set until fully hardened
Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks
Notes
For drizzle - Add melted chocolate to a plastic squeeze bottle and drizzle on top of Peppermint Patties after they are set
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