Easy Chocolate Peppermint Patties Recipe

Published Dec 11, 2023 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Joy of Baking via YouTube

These chocolate-coated peppermint patties are the perfect dessert after a savory mealtime! They are so tasty and addicting that you wouldn’t want to stop eating them, they are also the best treat to serve at parties and guaranteed your guests will keep coming back to the table for more serving.

You can easily make these candies with just a few simple ingredients and with 3 steps that are super easy to follow. I’m sure you can make this perfectly even on your first try with this no-fail recipe, so learn how now and check out this video tutorial by Joy of Baking on YouTube.

Ingredients for Peppermint Patties:

Peppermint Patties

2 cups of powdered sugar
1½ tbsp of unsalted butter, softened
¼-½ tsp of pure peppermint oil, food-grade
¼ tsp of pure vanilla extract
2 tbsp of evaporated milk or heavy cream

Chocolate Coating

8 ounces of semi-sweet or bitter-sweet chocolate, chopped
1 tbsp of shortening or butter

How to Make Chocolate Peppermint Patties:

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, add the sugar, butter, peppermint oil, vanilla extract, and evaporated milk, then beat them over low speed until combined, increase the speed to medium-low, and keep beating for about 2 minutes until dough forms. Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper, then roll it until about ¼ inch thick and 8 inches round.

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Step 2

Place the dough on a baking sheet, making sure it is still sandwiched between the parchment paper, then put it in the refrigerator to set for about 60 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes until cold and very firm. Once chilled, remove from the refrigerator, peel off the top piece of parchment paper, and start cutting the dough with a 1½ inch cookie cutter dipped in powdered sugar.

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Step 3

Put them back in the freezer to free until firm. For the chocolate coating, add the chocolate and shortening to a heatproof bowl, then heat them until melted, and dip each frozen patties on it until well coated. Put the coated patty on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then put them in the refrigerator, and let them chill for about 30 to 60 minutes or until firm. Serve and enjoy!