Peppermint Patties (Print)

Smooth peppermint centers dipped in dark chocolate and chilled until set. Vegetarian, gluten-free-friendly.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Peppermint Filling

01 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
04 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Chocolate Coating

06 - 8 ounces dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Combine powdered sugar, softened butter, peppermint extract, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Beat until a smooth, pliable dough forms, adding extra powdered sugar if the mixture is sticky.
02 - Scoop out 2 teaspoons of the dough for each piece and flatten into discs about 1/4 inch thick. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
03 - Freeze the peppermint discs for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.
04 - In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, melt the chopped dark chocolate with coconut oil if using. Stir until smooth and fully melted.
05 - Using a fork, dip each chilled peppermint disc into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Return coated discs to the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Refrigerate the patties for 15 minutes or until chocolate is firm and set.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • When you bite in, the cool mint cream and thin dark chocolate shell are so refreshing it's honestly hard to stop at one.
  • They're ridiculously easy to make and way more satisfying than any store bought version—it became my go-to edible gift for that reason.
02 -
  • Don’t rush chilling the minted discs—if they’re not firm, they fall apart in the chocolate and you end up with a gooey mess.
  • Adding a little coconut oil to the chocolate makes dipping much simpler and gives the patties a professional finish—even if your kitchen looks nothing like a candy shop.
03 -
  • Use a second fork to nudge dipped patties off the fork and onto parchment—no more lopsided chocolate bottoms.
  • Double the recipe and stash half in the freezer—future you will be grateful for a midnight chocolate mint fix.

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