Peppermint Patty Candy

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This Peppermint Patty Candy is a homemade holiday treat that is refreshing and great for gifting and serving alongside Christmas cookies.

You can make this recipe for $3.51. The recipe makes eighteen patties for just $0.20 per serving. 

It is time to fill up those holiday trays to deliver to friends and family. Are you wondering what to include on your tray this year? We have you covered! Along with this recipe, we recommend our Christmas Fudge, our Easy Snickerdoodle Cookies, and our Crockpot Candy. 

With only a handful of ingredients, this recipe comes together quickly and easily. This is a fun one to get the kiddos involved with while blasting that Christmas music! But really, these cool and creamy treats are enjoyable anytime during the year, not just the holiday season.

We all know and love York Peppermint Patties. We remember our grandfather always giving us one when we would visit, and it was like a special treat each time.

There is something magical about the soft and sweetened peppermint candy that is coated in chocolate. And now you can enjoy that little piece of magic whenever you want without leaving the comfort of your own home. 

Ingredients & Cost:

Recipe Cost: $3.51

Per Serving: $0.20

• 2 ½ – 3 cups powdered sugar – $0.87
• 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter – $0.30
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract – $0.12
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract – $0.15
• 3 Tablespoons heavy cream – $0.21
• 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips – $1.74
• 1 Tablespoon shortening – $0.12

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. First, make the peppermint filling.
2. Form the filling into a log roll and chill in the freezer. 
3. Cut the log into ½ inch pieces.
4. Then, roll into a ball.
5. Gently flatten the balls into discs using the bottom of a glass (dip the bottom of the glass in powdered sugar so the discs don’t stick to the glass!).
6. Next, place the discs in the fridge to chill and melt the chocolate. 
7. Finally, dip the discs into the chocolate.
8. Let them set until hardened. Drizzle with additional chocolate if desired.

RECIPE VARIATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

•  If you have leftover chocolate from dipping the peppermint discs, I like the use a fork to drizzle the chocolate over the discs. It adds an extra special touch to the candies with very little effort.
• Alternatively, add melted chocolate to a plastic squeeze bottle and drizzle peppermint pattie after they are set. 

COOK’S TOOLS

• microwave-safe bowl
• measuring cups
• handheld mixer
• measuring spoons
• baking sheets
• mixing bowl
• sharp knife
• mixing spoon

RECIPE FAQs

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Peppermint Patty Candy

Recipe Cost 3.51

Serving Cost 0.20

Author From Food Folks and Fun

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

This Peppermint Patty Candy is a homemade holiday treat that is refreshing and great for gifting and serving alongside Christmas cookies.

Servings: 18 people

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Equipment

• large bowl
• handheld mixer
• measuring cup
• baking sheet
• Measuring spoons
• chef's knife
• Microwave-safe bowl
• mixing spoon

Ingredients

 

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PEPPERMINT FILLING:

• 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

CHOCOLATE COATING:

• 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 Tablespoon shortening or coconut oil

DECORATION:

• Additional chocolate for drizzle optional

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

MAKE PEPPERMINT FILLING:

• Beat 2 cups of powdered sugar, and butter until well combined, in a large bowl.
• Slowly add heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until well combined. Then add in the extracts and beat until mixed together.
• Slowly add more powdered sugar until the mixture is stiff.

CHILL FILLING:

• Set the peppermint filling on a piece of parchment paper and roll it into a log that is 2 inches in circumference.
• Let the filling chill in the freezer for about 20-30 minutes, or in the refrigerator overnight.

CUT AND SHAPE FILLING:

• Cut the log into ½ inch thick pieces, using a sharp knife. Using powdered sugar if the dough is sticky, roll it into a ball.
• Softly flatten the ball into a circular disc using a glass that has been dipped in powdered sugar.
• Set the discs on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
• Place the discs in the refrigerator while you prepare the chocolate.

MAKE CHOCOLATE COATING:

• Heat the chocolate and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power for 30 seconds.
• Continue heating and stirring for 20-30 seconds at a time.
• Stop just before the chocolate is completely melted. Stir the chocolate until smooth.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

ASSEMBLE PEPPERMINT PATTY CANDY:

• Take a few patties from the refrigerator and dip them into the melted chocolate. Continue until all are dipped. Let the candy set until fully hardened. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

• For the chocolate drizzle, add melted chocolate to a plastic squeeze bottle and drizzle peppermint pattie after they are set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1candy | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

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