Peppermint Patties (Printable)

Minty centers enrobed in dark chocolate, chilled to set—easy, gift-worthy confections.

# What you need:

→ Peppermint Filling

01 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
04 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Chocolate Coating

06 - 8 ounces dark chocolate, 60–70% cocoa, chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, unsalted butter, peppermint extract, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Beat until a smooth, pliable dough forms. If the mixture remains sticky, incorporate additional powdered sugar in small increments until workable.
02 - Scoop out portions of dough, approximately 2 teaspoons each, and flatten into discs about 1/4-inch thick. Place evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
03 - Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and chill the discs for 20–30 minutes, or until firm.
04 - In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, melt chopped dark chocolate with coconut oil, if using, stirring until smooth and glossy.
05 - Using a fork, dip each firm peppermint disc into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before returning to the parchment-lined sheet.
06 - Place coated patties in the refrigerator for 15 minutes until the chocolate is fully set.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • That chilly, sweet bite feels like a hidden treat stashed just for you in the fridge.
  • Once you coat them in chocolate together, the kitchen genuinely smells like a candy shop—plus the effort is tiny for the wow factor.
02 -
  • If you try to dip warm filling into chocolate, you’ll wind up with a gooey mess and chocolate that won’t set.
  • I used to skip the freezer step thinking it wasn’t important, but cold patties really do make dipping easy and clean.
03 -
  • Room-temperature butter and well-sifted sugar truly make the filling luxurious, so don’t rush those steps.
  • If you’re short on time, freeze the shaped filling overnight—dipping is easier and less stressful when your hands aren’t sticky.

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