Peppermint Patties (Printable)

Mint centers dipped in dark chocolate; quick to make and perfect for gifting or holiday trays.

# What You 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, for smoother coating)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, unsalted butter, peppermint extract, heavy cream, and salt. Beat until the mixture forms a smooth, pliable dough. If the dough is too sticky, incorporate additional powdered sugar in small increments until workable.
02 - Scoop 2 teaspoons of dough per piece and shape into balls. Flatten each ball to 1/4-inch thickness and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
03 - Transfer baking sheet to the freezer and chill the discs for 20 to 30 minutes until firm to the touch.
04 - In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, melt dark chocolate with coconut oil, stirring until glossy and completely smooth.
05 - Using a fork, dip each chilled peppermint disc into the melted chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before returning to the parchment-lined sheet.
06 - Place tray in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or until chocolate coating is fully set.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • If you love that cool, minty snap that wakes up your taste buds, these hit all the right notes.
  • They're absurdly easy to make in your own kitchen and taste leagues fresher than the store-bought kind.
02 -
  • The very first time I skipped chilling the filling, it melted into my chocolate and made a royal mess—never again.
  • Adding coconut oil to the chocolate made it so much easier to coat evenly and gave my patties a beautiful finish.
03 -
  • Chilling the filling is the secret to easy dipping—don’t rush this, or you’ll end up with messy patties.
  • Real peppermint extract, not artificial, makes the flavor pop in an irresistible way.

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