Peppermint Patties
With creamy chocolate and a crisp, cool filling, these Peppermint Patties will become your new favorite holiday treat!
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
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