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    Published: Nov 29, 2022 · Modified: Dec 8, 2022 by Kelly Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Homemade Peppermint Patties

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    gift bag with homemade peppermint patties.

    Peppermint patties are a classic Christmas candy, but they can be enjoyed all year long! In this recipe, we'll show you how to make your own homemade peppermint patties from scratch. They're easy to make and taste delicious!

    gift bag filled with homemade peppermint patties.

    If you are looking for more candy treats, see our Christmas Popcorn, 3 Minute Fudge, Sea Salt Chocolate Almond Clusters, Christmas Gourmet Popcorn, and White Chocolate Peppermint Bark.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    Are you a fan of York peppermint patties? If so, you're going to love this homemade peppermint patties recipe. They're easy to make and taste amazing.

    Plus, these homemade peppermint candies make the best Holiday gifts! Get ready to impress your friends and family with these yummy peppermint patties!

    Jump to:
    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make this Peppermint Patty Recipe
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Tips for Success
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Food Safety
    • Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
    • Connect with Smells Like Delish!
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    Ingredients

    This easy peppermint patty recipe is perfect for both beginner and experienced cooks, and it's a great way to get into the Christmas spirit.

    Plus, you can customize them to your liking by tweaking the amount of peppermint extract or flavor of chocolate coating!

    ingredients for making peppermint candy.
    • Powdered or Confectioner's Sugar (break up and clumps and lumps with a fork.
    • Peppermint extract (go easy, this stuff is powerful).
    • Vanilla extract (you can use the clear extract to keep the peppermint filling whiter).
    • Condensed Milk
    • Dark Chocolate Chips
    • White Sprinkles (optional)

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    How to Make this Peppermint Patty Recipe

    These treats are perfect for Christmas parties, family gatherings, and gift giving. Plus, they're simple enough that even beginner cooks can make them with ease.

    Step 1. Make the Peppermint Filling

    Turn your Wilton Candy Melting pot on, and add the chocolate chips. If you have two heat settings, use the lower setting. Let the chocolate chips melt while preparing the peppermint patty candy dough.

    If using the microwave to melt the chocolate chips, wait until the candy dough circles are placed in the freezer to chill.

    sweetened condensed milk added to bowl of powdered sugar.

    Measure the powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the sweetened condensed milk.

    mixed candy fondant dough in a bowl.

    Add the vanilla extract and the peppermint extract. Mix ingredients to create a malleable dough.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Step 2. Roll Out & Cut Out the Filling

    rolled out and cut out candy dough.

    Coat a clean surface or a silicon pie rolling mat with some powdered sugar. Roll out to ¼" thickness.

    Using a 3" round cookie cutter, cut out 12 circle from the rolled out candy dough.

    chilled candy dough circles with melted chocolate nearby.

    Transfer to a parchment covered baking sheet.Place the baking sheet in your freezer for 10 minutes while finishing melting the chocolate chips.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Step 3. Dip in Chocolate

    If you used a Candy Melting Pot to melt the chocolate chips, you can dip the peppermint patties after they have chilled in the freezer for 10 minutes.

    If using the microwave, heat in a microwave safe bowl for a 1 minute burst, then stir. Repeat on 15 second intervals, stirring each time, until melted, and smooth.

    If the chocolate chips seem stiff, or too thick, use a teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening to thin the mixture out. Do not overheat, as this causes chocolate to stiffen or seize.

    freshly dipped peppermint candy circles.

    Take the chilled peppermint patty dough circles from the freezer. Place a candy circle on a candy dipping tool, or a fork.

    Dip gently into the melted chocolate and lay back on the parchment lined pan.

    chocolate dipped candy circles with white sprinkles on top.

    While the chocolate coating is still wet, add any sprinkles, if desired.

    Repeat dipping until all circles are coated. Return to the freezer for another 10 minutes.

    Remove from freezer, and enjoy!

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Serving Suggestions

    Stack three homemade peppermint patties up in a small cellophane food bag, then tie with a festive ribbon. These are easy Christmas peppermint patties, making an impressive gift. Switch to a pink ribbon for Valentines Day!

    For more gift giving treats, see our Christmas Popcorn, 3 Minute Fudge, Sea Salt Chocolate Almond Clusters, Valentine's Strawberry Fudge, and Reese's Peanut Butter Fudge.

    Last, if you are looking for a real centerpiece cake for your Christmas or Holiday celebrations, see our Christmas Bundt Cake, it's spectacular.

    plate of peppermint patties.

    Variations

    I've a few great variations you can make with this homemade peppermint patty recipe:

    • Mini Peppermint Patties - Use a mini 1" circle cutter (used for cheese and canape shapes). Cut the mini circles out after rolling the the candy filling out. Chill in the freezer and dip in the melted chocolate following the recipe.
    • Milk Chocolate Peppermint Patties - Use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate for dipping. Melt a small amount of dark chocolate to drizzle over the milk chocolate covered peppermint patties.
    • Christmas Peppermint Patties - White the chocolate coating is still wet, sprinkle a light scattering of Grinch themed, or Christmas sprinkles on them.

    Equipment

    Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. For this homemade peppermint patties, it is ideal to have a candy melting pot, a 3 pronged candy dipping fork, a silicon pie dough rolling mat, and a baking sheet.

    • Wilton Candy Melting Pot
    • Candy Dipping Tools
    • Silicon Pie rolling mat
    • Large Rimmed sheet pan
    • 3" Round Cookie cutter

    Storage

    After the chocolate coating on your homemade peppermint patties is firm, store in air tight containers or bundle up into gift giving decorative tins or gift boxes.

    Tips for Success

    • A candy melting pot is worth the investment, as it keeps a low steady melting temperature, helping to keep the chocolate fluid.
    • If melting chocolate with the microwave, always use low heat (the defrost setting if you don't have heat levels). Too much heat causes chocolate to stiffen up and seize.
    • Another option for melting chocolate is to place the chocolate in a bowl, and set the bowl in a pan of hot water. Not simmering water, but just hot water. It will melt the chocolate chips without any seizing.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I freeze these homemade peppermint patties?

    It's best to just refrigerate, not freeze. Store in a air tight container with wax or parchment paper between layers.

    Are these peppermint patties gluten free?

    Yes, these homemade peppermint patties are a gluten free treat.

    Food Safety

    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    Homemade Peppermint Patties

    Peppermint patties are a classic Christmas candy, but they can be enjoyed all year long! In this recipe, we'll show you how to make your own homemade peppermint patties from scratch. They're easy to make and taste delicious!
    Prep Time30 mins
    chilling20 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Christmas, Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12 3" patties
    Calories: 347kcal
    Author: Kelly Bloom

    Equipment

    • Wilton Candy Melter
    • Large Rimmed Cookie sheet with cooling racks
    • parchment paper sheets
    • Rolling Pin
    • Silicon Pie dough mat
    • 3" Round Cookie Cutter
    • Candy dipping tools

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups powdered sugar
    • ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 24 oz chocolate chips dark or milk chocolate
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • If using a Candy Melting pot, turn it on low and add the chocolate chips. Let it sit while preparing the peppermint patty candy dough. If using a microwave to melt the chocolate chips, wait until the candy dough circles are chilling in the freezer to melt the chocolate chips.
    • Prepare the baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.

    For the Peppermint Patty filling

    • Measure the powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl. Add the sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Mix ingredients together to form a candy dough, mixing until malleable.
      4 cups powdered sugar, ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Dust a clean surface, or a silicon pie dough mat with some powdered sugar. Turn the candy dough out and roll it out to ¼" thickness.
    • Using a 3" round cookie cutter, cut out circles and transfer to the parchment covered baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 10 minutes.

    Preparing the Chocolate & Dipping

    • Check the Candy Melting pot, stirring the chocolate until smooth. If the chocolate is still too thick, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of coconut oil or shortening to thin the chocolate for easier dipping.
      24 oz chocolate chips
    • If using the microwave, heat in a microwave safe bowl for a 1 minute burst, then stir. Repeat on 15 second intervals, stirring each time, until melted, and smooth.
    • If the microwaved chocolate chips seem stiff, or too thick, use 1 - 2 teaspoons of coconut oil or shortening to thin the mixture out. Do not overheat, as this causes chocolate to stiffen or seize.
    • Take the chilled peppermint patty dough circles from the freezer. Place a candy circle on a candy dipping tool, or a fork.
    • Dip gently into the melted chocolate and lay back on the parchment lined pan. While the chocolate coating is still wet, add any sprinkles, if desired.
    • Repeat dipping until all circles are coated. Return to the freezer for another 10 minutes. Remove and enjoy!

    Notes

    • A candy melting pot is worth the investment, as it keeps a low steady melting temperature, helping to keep the chocolate fluid.
    • If melting chocolate with the microwave, always use low heat (the defrost setting if you don't have heat levels). Too much heat causes chocolate to stiffen up and seize.
    • Another option for melting chocolate is to place the chocolate in a bowl, and set the bowl in a pan of hot water. Not simmering water, but just hot water. It will melt the chocolate chips without any seizing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keyword : easy christmas peppermint patties, homemade peppermint patties, homemade peppermint patty, mini peppermint patties, peppermint patties recipe

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