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Peppermint Patties

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So much of the magic of Christmas is the memories.  Memories of Christmases past, gifts we once have received and holiday goodies that we remember enjoying.  Two goodies that I remember that my own mother used to love during the holidays were Chocolate Covered Cherries and Peppermint Patties. 

Peppermint Patties Recipe

Peppermint Patties make such a great goodie gift and are surprisingly easy to make. 

Peppermint Patties

One word of warning though.  When making these, do not put them with other candies or cookies on a plate or a container because that will make everything else taste like peppermint!  Speaking from experience…

Let’s get started.

Items Needed:

2 ½ – 3 cups powdered sugar, plus some for dusting
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12oz) bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening or coconut oil
Decoration
Additional chocolate for drizzle

Instructions:

In a large bowl, beat 2 cups powdered sugar, and butter until well combined


Gradually add heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time until well combined
Add peppermint and vanilla extracts and beat until well combined
Gradually add more powdered sugar until mixture is stiff

Peppermint Patties
Place mixture on a piece of parchment paper and roll into a log about 2 inches in circumference

Peppermint Patties
Place in freezer to chill 20-30 minutes, or in refrigerator overnight
Using a sharp knife, cut log into pieces about ½ inch thick, roll into a ball using powdered sugar if dough is sticky


Using a glass dipped in powdered sugar, gently flatten ball into circle

Peppermint Patties
Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet
Return to refrigerator while you prepare the chocolate
Add chocolate and shortening to microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds, stir
Continue heating for 20-30 seconds at a time and stirring after each heating
Stop just before chocolate is completely melted
Stir until smooth
Line another baking sheet with parchment paper
Remove patties a few at a time from the refrigerator and dip into chocolate

Peppermint Patties
Let set until fully hardened.

Notes:
For drizzle – add melted chocolate to a plastic squeeze bottle and drizzle peppermint pattie after they are set

Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks

Peppermint Patties

Peppermint Patties

With creamy chocolate and a crisp, cool filling, these Peppermint Patties will become your new favorite holiday treat!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cooling 1 hr
Course Candy, Holiday
Servings 16 Patties

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 - 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 TBL unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 TBL Heavy cream
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 12 oz bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 TBL shortening or coconut oil

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, beat 2 cups powdered sugar, and butter until well combined
  • Gradually add heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time until well combined
  • Add peppermint and vanilla extracts and beat until well combined
  • Gradually add more powdered sugar until mixture is stiff
  • Place mixture on a piece of parchment paper and roll into a log about 2 inches in circumference
  • Place in freezer to chill 20-30 minutes, or in refrigerator overnight
  • Using a sharp knife, cut log into pieces about ½ inch thick, roll into a ball using powdered sugar if dough is sticky
  • Using a glass dipped in powdered sugar, gently flatten ball into circle
  • Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet
  • Return to refrigerator while you prepare the chocolate
  • Add chocolate and shortening to microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds, stir
  • Continue heating for 20-30 seconds at a time and stirring after each heating
  • Stop just before chocolate is completely melted
  • Stir until smooth
  • Line another baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Remove patties a few at a time from the refrigerator and dip into chocolate
  • Let set until fully hardened
  • Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks

Notes

For drizzle - Add melted chocolate to a plastic squeeze bottle and drizzle on top of Peppermint Patties after they are set
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Even if Peppermint Patties are not nostalgic for you like they are for me, whomever receives these as a gift will enjoy the creamy chocolate and crisp, cool center.  Pure holiday yum!

Hold on!  We’ve got some more great Christmas goodies for you!

White Chocolate Covered Cherries

White Chocolate Covered Cherries

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Peppermint Patties
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