Description
Simple recipe for making refreshing peppermint patties at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix powdered sugar, softened butter, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Press the mixture into an 8×8 inch pan lined with parchment paper. Chill for 1 hour until firm.
- Cut the chilled mixture into small, round or square patty shapes.
- Melt the chocolate chips and shortening together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each patty into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage. Place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
- Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature or briefly in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For cleaner dipping, use a toothpick to hold the patty and dip it, then remove the toothpick before the chocolate sets.
- Store finished patties in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: peppermint patties, homemade candy, chocolate mint, no-bake dessert, peppermint