Who can resist the combination of smooth milk chocolate and a refreshing mint filling? Homemade peppermint patties are the perfect holiday treat!
What is a Peppermint Patty?
A peppermint patty is a chocolate candy filled with a creamy mint center. The unique York peppermint patty was first released in 1940, and is now owned and produced by Hershey’s–a company that basically takes ALL my money because I have a strong sweet tooth!
Out of all the candies out there, I have always thought peppermint patties and junior mints were unique. No candy is half as refreshing, with a yummy chocolate and mint aftertaste!
Are Peppermint Patties Vegan or Dairy-Free?
The peppermint patties you buy in the store are not vegan, or dairy-free. But, the good news is that there is almost always vegan and dairy free substitution that can be made when you make your own candy!
To make this homemade peppermint patty recipe vegan and dairy-free, substitute the butter can be substituted with vegan butter. The heavy cream can be replaced with almond milk, or coconut cream, which you can whip.
Replace regular dairy-laden chocolate chips with vegan and dairy free options, like Enjoy Life chips, which are free of the most common allergens.
Make sure the shortening you use is vegan and dairy free, like Spectrum Organics shortening.
Do Peppermint Patties Have Gluten?
If you buy gluten free chocolate chips (like Enjoy Life brand), this recipe can be gluten free! Still check the labels of the other ingredients to be sure they are all gluten free, too.
How to Make Homemade Peppermint Patties
This is seriously the best peppermint patty recipe!
It’s very simple, and has a fun steps for kids to help with.
This recipe makes 16-18 pieces, only takes 15 minutes to prep, and the chill time is an hour (so pop on a Christmas movie while you wait!).
What Ingredients Do I Need to Make Peppermint Patties?
Almost all of these ingredients are in your fridge and pantry! I love when I don’t have to buy a bunch of fancy tools and ingredients, and can just try a new recipe on a whim.
Ingredients:
2 ½ – 3 cups powdered sugar, plus some for dusting
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12oz) bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening or coconut oil
Decoration:
Additional chocolate for drizzle
Peppermint Patty Recipe Instructions:
- In a large bowl, beat 2 cups powdered sugar, and butter until well combined.
- Gradually add heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time until well combined.
- Add peppermint and vanilla extracts and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add more powdered sugar until mixture is stiff.
- Place mixture on a piece of parchment paper and roll into a log about 2 inches in circumference.
- Place in freezer to chill 20-30 minutes, or in refrigerator overnight.
- Using a sharp knife, cut log into pieces about ½ inch thick, roll into a ball using powdered sugar if dough is sticky.
- Using a glass dipped in powdered sugar, gently flatten ball into circle.
- Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Return to refrigerator while you prepare the chocolate.
- Add chocolate and shortening to microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds, stir.
- Continue heating for 20-30 seconds at a time and stirring after each heating.
- Stop just before chocolate is completely melted.
- Stir until smooth.
- Line another baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove patties a few at a time from the refrigerator and dip into chocolate.
- Let set until fully hardened.
- Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes:
- For drizzle – add melted chocolate to a plastic squeeze bottle and drizzle peppermint.
Gifts from the Kitchen: Homemade Peppermint Patties
It's so fun and easy to make your own peppermint patties that you'll never want to buy them again!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ - 3 cups powdered sugar, plus some for dusting
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (12oz) bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening or coconut oil
- Decoration:
- Additional chocolate for drizzle
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat 2 cups powdered sugar, and butter until well combined.
- Gradually add heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time until well combined.
- Add peppermint and vanilla extracts and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add more powdered sugar until mixture is stiff.
- Place mixture on a piece of parchment paper and roll into a log about 2 inches in circumference.
- Place in freezer to chill 20-30 minutes, or in refrigerator overnight.
- Using a sharp knife, cut log into pieces about ½ inch thick, roll into a ball using powdered sugar if dough is sticky.
- Using a glass dipped in powdered sugar, gently flatten ball into circle.
- Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Return to refrigerator while you prepare the chocolate.
- Add chocolate and shortening to microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds, stir.
- Continue heating for 20-30 seconds at a time and stirring after each heating.
- Stop just before chocolate is completely melted.
- Stir until smooth.
- Line another baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove patties a few at a time from the refrigerator and dip into chocolate.
- Let set until fully hardened.
- Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
For decoration, add melted chocolate to a plastic squeeze bottle and drizzle over peppermint patties after the chocolate has set.
Chocolate Recipes
If you’re anything like me, and can’t get enough chocolate, then these recipes are for you!
- This DIY hot chocolate bomb recipe is the best gift idea!
- There’s a treat for everybody in this list of 25 chocolate bark recipes.
- Here are 5 easy and delicious chocolate recipes to die for!
- Put some of The Nerd’s Wife‘s mint chocolate pudding fudge into a tin to pass out to loved ones for the holidays!
- I usually keep a couple of no-bake dessert recipes on my fridge door in case I am invited to a last-minute party! These no-bake chocolate turtle bars are my go-to.
- Kids love to help make slow cooker hot chocolate!
- Chocolate apples with granola are a slightly healthier way to get your chocolate fix.
What’s your favorite chocolate candy? Comment below!
0