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Easy Recipes: Homemade Peppermint Patties

These easy recipes for homemade peppermint patties deliver a cool minty bite wrapped in rich chocolate—perfect for holidays or anytime treats.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cozy Cook Chicken Enchiladas, Cream Cheese Chicken, easy recipes, how to make pancakes easy recipes for kids, keto cucumber recipes easy, keto dinner recipes easy vegetarian, quick and easy instant pot recipes frozen chicken
Servings: 30 pieces
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons shortening (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together powdered sugar, butter, peppermint extract, and heavy cream until a thick dough forms.
  2. Roll dough into small balls and flatten slightly into disc shapes.
  3. Place discs on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Melt chocolate chips with shortening in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  5. Dip frozen patties in melted chocolate and place on parchment paper to set.
  6. Refrigerate until firm before serving.

Notes

Store peppermint patties in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.