Description
Cool, refreshing, and coated in rich chocolate, these Homemade Peppermint Patties are an easy no-bake candy treat with a creamy peppermint center and a smooth chocolate shell. Perfect for holidays, edible gifts, and quick sweet cravings—made with simple pantry ingredients and totally kid-friendly.
Ingredients
Peppermint Filling:
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
2 tbsp heavy cream
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: natural food coloring
Chocolate Coating:
10 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate (chips or chopped)
1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening
Optional Topping:
Flaky sea salt
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, softened butter, heavy cream, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a thick, smooth dough forms.
2. If using, add a tiny amount of natural food coloring and mix until evenly tinted.
3. Dust a surface lightly with powdered sugar and roll the dough to about 1/4-inch thick.
4. Cut into small circles with a cookie cutter or bottle cap and place on a parchment-lined tray.
5. Chill patties in the refrigerator for 30–45 minutes (or freeze 15–20 minutes) until firm.
6. Melt chocolate with coconut oil (or shortening) in a microwave in 20–30 second bursts, stirring until smooth (or use a double boiler).
7. Dip each chilled patty into melted chocolate using a fork. Tap gently to remove excess, then return to parchment.
8. If desired, sprinkle with flaky sea salt before the chocolate sets.
9. Chill 15–20 minutes until chocolate is fully firm. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Mint strength varies by brand—start with 1/2 tsp peppermint extract and increase slightly only if you want a stronger “cool” flavor.
For a smoother look, let the first coat set, then dip a second time.
Dairy-free swaps: plant-based butter + coconut cream + dairy-free chocolate chips.
Storage: keep in an airtight container in the fridge up to 2 weeks, or freeze up to 2 months.
Gift tip: layer patties between parchment squares in a tin or box to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg