Homemade Peppermint Patties
Delicious homemade peppermint patties that melt in your mouth with every bite. Perfect for holiday treats or a refreshing dessert.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3.5 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
- 0.25 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips melted
- 0.5 teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar, butter, and peppermint extract. Mix until smooth.
- Form the mixture into small 1-inch patties and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate until set.
- Melt the chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a microwave or double boiler. Stir until smooth.
- Dip each peppermint patty into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Return to the parchment paper.
- Refrigerate the patties until the chocolate is set.
Notes
Store the peppermint patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.