Description
Delightful homemade peppermint patties with a creamy mint filling coated in rich dark chocolate, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Dark chocolate for coating
- Coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, softened butter, and peppermint extract; mix until smooth.
- Roll small pieces of filling into balls and flatten into discs.
- Refrigerate the discs for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
- Dip each disc into the melted chocolate and tap off excess.
- Chill again for about 30 minutes until set.
- Enjoy your Homemade Peppermint Patties!
Notes
Consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt or crushed candy canes for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: peppermint, candy, dessert, holiday treats, homemade