Description
Cool Homemade Peppermint Patties bring refreshing minty magic to classic chocolate-covered treats. Crisp peppermint centers dipped in rich dark chocolate create an irresistible dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Coating:
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or vegetable shortening)
Filling Base:
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or milk)
Flavoring:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
Instructions
- Craft a luxurious peppermint filling by blending powdered sugar, butter, heavy cream, and peppermint extract into a silky, uniform mixture. Adjust consistency by incorporating additional powdered sugar if the dough appears excessively tacky.
- Transform the smooth peppermint mixture into compact spheres, approximately one inch in diameter. Delicately press each orb into elegant, uniform discs using fingertips or a utensil’s reverse side.
- Arrange the peppermint discs on a parchment-lined tray, ensuring adequate spacing. Refrigerate for 60 minutes until the discs achieve a firm, robust texture.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil using microwave technique or double boiler method, stirring periodically to create a glossy, homogeneous coating. Maintain gentle heat to prevent chocolate from seizing.
- Retrieve chilled peppermint discs and immerse each one completely in molten chocolate using a fork, allowing excess chocolate to cascade back into the bowl.
- Carefully position chocolate-enrobed patties onto the parchment-lined tray, maintaining a neat arrangement. Return to refrigerator for 30 minutes until chocolate solidifies and develops a pristine, gleaming finish.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent sticking and make shaping easier, ensuring a smooth, professional-looking patty.
- Use high-quality peppermint extract for a more intense, authentic flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Create dairy-free alternatives by substituting butter with coconut oil and using dairy-free chocolate chips for a vegan-friendly version.
- Control chocolate coating thickness by using a dipping fork and allowing excess chocolate to drip off, resulting in a clean, glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 117
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 11 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg