5 Ingredient Peppermint Patties
Easy homemade peppermint patties made with just 5 ingredients — cool, creamy peppermint centers coated in rich dark chocolate.
Servings: 30 patties
Calories: 110kcal
Cost: 8
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- spoon or spatula
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
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
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, butter, peppermint extract, and heavy cream until a dough forms.
- Roll dough into small balls, then flatten into patties. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (or in microwave in intervals).
- Dip each frozen peppermint patty into melted chocolate, coating fully. Return to baking sheet.
- 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.