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5-Ingredient Peppermint Patties
Michonne Zendaya

5 Ingredient Peppermint Patties

Easy homemade peppermint patties made with just 5 ingredients — cool, creamy peppermint centers coated in rich dark chocolate.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 30 patties
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 12 oz dark chocolate, chopped or chips

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spoon or spatula
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • double boiler or microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, butter, peppermint extract, and heavy cream until a dough forms.
  2. Roll dough into small balls, then flatten into patties. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
  3. Melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (or in microwave in intervals).
  4. Dip each frozen peppermint patty into melted chocolate, coating fully. Return to baking sheet.
  5. Chill patties until chocolate sets before serving.

Notes

Store patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.