Homemade Peppermint Patties
Cuisine: American
Recipe Source: Heather
Homemade Peppermint Patties are a refreshing and decadent treat that captures the classic combination of smooth, dark chocolate and cool peppermint. These melt-in-your-mouth candies feature a creamy, peppermint-infused center encased in a rich chocolate shell, offering a delightful contrast of flavors and textures.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Serving Size: 24 patties
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter - room temperature
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 12 ounces dark chocolate melting wafers
Directions:
- In a bowl, add butter, corn syrup, and peppermint extract. Stir to combine.
- Add confectioner's sugar and mix until a dough forms. If dough is very sticky, add up to another 1/4 cup of confectioner's sugar.
- Dust hands with additional confectioner's sugar. Roll dough into small balls (about 2 teaspoons each in size).
- Flatten ball with your hands into a small disc (about 1/4" thickness) and place onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate discs for 30 minutes, until firm.
- In a microwave safe bowl, microwave melting wafers in 30 second increments, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth.
- Gently place each disc one at a time in the melted chocolate. Flip over with a fork, then gently remove from chocolate, tapping on the edge of the bowl to remove excess chocolate. Slide candy off fork and back onto wax paper lined baking sheet.
- Allow to cool and harden at room temperature for 30 minutes, or 10 minutes in the refrigerator. Store in a sealed container at room temperature.