This Peppermint Patty Recipe makes rich, chocolate-coated mints with creamy, cool centers using just four simple ingredients with no special equipment needed. They’re so good, you’ll never want store-bought again!
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Quick Recipe Overview
WHAT: These homemade treats combine two timeless favorites – cool, refreshing peppermint and rich chocolate – into one irresistible candy.
WHY: It’s such a simple recipe to pull together quickly. You’ll have beautiful, gift-worthy peppermint patties ready in under an hour!
HOW: Mix the creamy peppermint filling, shape and chill the patties, then dip them in melted chocolate for a professional-looking confection that tastes absolutely incredible.
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- Quick Recipe Overview
- Why I Love Making Homemade Peppermint Patty Candy
- Ingredient Notes
- Homemade Peppermint Patty Recipe
- How To Make Homemade Peppermint Patty
- FAQs for Peppermint Patty
- My Best Tips for Making Peppermint Patty
- What to Serve With Peppermint Patty
- Storage & Reheating Tips
- More Delicious Candy Recipes to Consider
Why I Love Making Homemade Peppermint Patty Candy
I’m always amazed at how something so impressive can be this easy to make. With just five ingredients and no special skills required, anyone can create these bakery-quality treats right at home.
The best part is how customizable they are – I can make them exactly how I like them, adjusting the size, choosing my favorite chocolate, and controlling the mint intensity. No more settling for whatever the store offers!
Making a big batch and stashing them in the freezer means I always have a homemade gift ready to go or a special treat waiting for those chocolate-and-mint cravings. They’ve become my go-to recipe for holiday cookie exchanges and last-minute hostess gifts.
🩷 Melissa
I always melt my chocolate slowly at half power in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds. Overheated chocolate becomes grainy and impossible to work with!
I use two forks to dip the patties – one to lower them into the chocolate and one to lift them out, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before placing them on waxed paper. This technique gives me perfectly coated patties every time.
Ingredient Notes
Sweetened condensed milk: This is what makes the filling so incredibly creamy and helps bind everything together. Don’t substitute regular milk. The sweetness and thickness are essential.
Peppermint extract: This delivers that cool, refreshing mint flavor. Start with the recommended amount and adjust to your taste – you can always add more, but you can’t take it away.
Chocolate: Use either milk or dark chocolate depending on your preference. I recommend quality chocolate bars or melting wafers rather than chocolate chips, which don’t melt as smoothly for dipping.
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Homemade Peppermint Patty Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cups powdered sugar 1 ½ pounds
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 ½ pounds milk or dark chocolate coarsely chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and extract. Beat well. You should have a “dough” similar to a play dough. If the mixture is crumbly, add a little more milk or butter.
- Shape the peppermint "dough" into ½-inch balls and place them on a baking mat or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Use the bottom of a cup or measuring cup to flatten the dough to form patties.
- Freeze the prepared patties for 30 minutes. (If your baking sheet doesn't fit in your freezer, just refrigerate them. Chilled is good enough.)
- When your patties are chilled, prepare the chocolate.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt half of the chocolate in the microwave on half power OR use a double boiler method on your stove top.
- Stir the chocolate and watch until all the lumps are gone.
- Dip the patties into the chocolate, tapping off the excess. Place on waxed paper until set.
- Repeat with the other half of the chocolate and peppermint middles.
- When the chocolate is set, remove from the waxed paper and store in an air-tight container. If your kitchen is warm, you might want to store them in the fridge.
Notes
Nutrition
How To Make Homemade Peppermint Patty
Step 1: Combine powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, and peppermint extract in a large bowl, beating until a play dough-like consistency forms. If the mixture seems too crumbly, add a bit more milk or butter until it comes together smoothly.
Step 2: Roll the peppermint mixture into half-inch balls and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use the bottom of a drinking glass or measuring cup to gently flatten each ball into a patty shape.
Step 3: Freeze the shaped patties for 30 minutes to firm them up before dipping. If your baking sheet won’t fit in the freezer, refrigerating them works just as well – you simply need them cold and stable.
Step 4: Once the patties are chilled, melt half of your chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl at half power, stirring frequently, or use a double boiler on the stovetop. Stir until completely smooth with no lumps remaining.
Step 5: Dip each chilled patty into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then place on waxed paper to set. Repeat the process with the remaining chocolate and patties, working in batches to maintain the chocolate’s ideal consistency.
Step 6: Allow the chocolate coating to fully harden at room temperature, then transfer the finished peppermint patties to an airtight container. Store them in the refrigerator if your kitchen is warm to prevent the chocolate from softening.
FAQs for Peppermint Patty
Yes, but use it sparingly! Peppermint oil is much more concentrated than extract. Start with ¼ teaspoon and adjust to taste, as too much can be overwhelming.
Add more powdered sugar, a quarter cup at a time, until the mixture firms up to a moldable consistency. You can also refrigerate the mixture for 15-20 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Yes, in fact, they’re even better when made a day in advance as the flavors have time to meld together. They’re perfect for holiday baking marathons and make excellent gifts.
My Best Tips for Making Peppermint Patty
☞Chill Before Dipping: Always freeze the patties for at least 30 minutes before dipping them in chocolate. Cold patties hold their shape beautifully and don’t fall apart when you dip them, making the whole process so much easier.
☞Work in Batches: Melt only half the chocolate at a time and dip half the patties before moving to the second batch. This keeps the chocolate at the perfect temperature and prevents it from seizing or becoming too thick to work with.
☞Let Flavors Develop: Make these at least a day before. When you let them sit overnight, the peppermint and chocolate flavors combine, creating that classic peppermint patty taste we all love.
What to Serve With Peppermint Patty
These peppermint patties are the perfect ending to a rich, hearty meal. Serve them alongside hot coffee, Irish cream liqueur, or peppermint hot chocolate for an indulgent dessert experience.
They’re also wonderful on dessert platters with brownies, chocolate chip cookies, and other homemade treats when you’re hosting a crowd.
I love setting out a small dish of these after dinner parties, especially during the holidays. They pair beautifully with after-dinner drinks like espresso, dessert wine, or even a glass of cold milk.
The refreshing mint also acts as a palate cleanser, making them ideal to serve after heavy comfort food meals like lasagna, pot roast, or creamy pasta dishes.
Storage & Reheating Tips
Store peppermint patties in an airtight container with parchment between layers.
Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. Keep them refrigerated in warm kitchens to prevent chocolate from softening.
No reheating needed – enjoy cold or at room temperature! I prefer them straight from the fridge or freezer. If frozen, let sit 2-3 minutes before serving.
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