Description
Indulgent Homemade Peppermint Patties bring cool mint magic to classic chocolate candy lovers. Rich dark chocolate and creamy peppermint filling create a delightful sweet treat you can craft with simple ingredients in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 package chocolate CandiQuik
- Crushed peppermint candies (for garnish)
Filling Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 2 tablespoons cream (plus extra if needed)
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Combine softened butter, heavy cream, corn syrup, lemon juice, peppermint extract, and vanilla in a spacious mixing bowl, blending until smooth and uniform.
- Incorporate powdered sugar gradually, using a paddle attachment to create a pliable, cohesive dough. Monitor the texture closely, adding cream if the mixture appears dry or extra powdered sugar if too sticky.
- Transform the dough into a compact ball, then carefully roll it out to a precise 1/4-inch thickness on a silicone mat. Transfer to the freezer for a quick 15-minute firming session.
- Utilize a petite round cookie cutter to precisely shape the peppermint patties. Return the delicate cutouts to the freezer for an additional 10-minute chilling period.
- Gently melt CandiQuik chocolate in the microwave, following package guidelines for optimal consistency.
- Carefully immerse each frozen patty into the molten chocolate, ensuring complete and elegant coverage. Allow excess chocolate to cascade off before delicately positioning each piece on parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- While the chocolate remains glossy and liquid, sprinkle crushed peppermint candies across the surface for a festive and crunchy garnish.
- Permit the chocolate-coated patties to solidify completely, either at ambient room temperature or by briefly chilling in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to make rolling and cutting easier, preventing sticky situations and ensuring clean-edged patties.
- Maintain consistent chocolate temperature when dipping to achieve a smooth, glossy coating without streaks or lumps.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze during the chocolate dipping process.
- Experiment with dark or white chocolate alternatives for unique flavor variations that can suit different taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg