Description
Creamy “Homemade Peppermint Patties” delight chocolate lovers with their cool mint center and rich chocolate coating. Cool winter nights welcome these simple yet irresistible treats that satisfy sweet cravings in one perfect bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (300 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (255 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) coconut oil or vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Craft a silky, aromatic filling by vigorously blending powdered sugar, butter, cream, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt until a cohesive, smooth dough emerges. Adjust consistency with additional powdered sugar if needed to prevent excessive stickiness.
- Carefully shape the mixture into compact, uniform spheres approximately one inch in diameter. Delicately flatten each ball into elegant disc shapes, ensuring consistent thickness. Arrange the patties on a parchment-lined tray and transfer to the freezer for a 20-30 minute chilling period to solidify their structure.
- Prepare the chocolate coating by gently melting chocolate chips with coconut oil. Utilize either microwave technique with intermittent stirring or employ a traditional double boiler method, creating a glossy, seamless chocolate mixture.
- Strategically immerse each frozen peppermint disc into the molten chocolate, using a fork to ensure complete, even coverage. Delicately remove excess chocolate by gentle tapping, then position the coated patties back onto the parchment surface.
- Allow the chocolate-enrobed patties to set by placing them in the refrigerator. Permit 20-30 minutes for the chocolate to completely solidify and develop a pristine, glossy finish.
- Serve the peppermint patties immediately for optimal taste and texture. For extended enjoyment, store the confections in a sealed container within the refrigerator, maintaining freshness for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Chill the filling before shaping to prevent sticky hands and ensure clean, smooth patty edges.
- Use extra-fine powdered sugar for a silkier, more refined texture that melts beautifully in your mouth.
- Consider adding a pinch of green food coloring for a festive holiday look without affecting the delicate flavor profile.
- Experiment with dark, milk, or white chocolate coatings to customize the patties and match different taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 24 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg