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Homemade Peppermint Patties

October 1, 2015 by Tracy | Updated October 28, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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Make the classic candy at home, from scratch, with just a few simple ingredients!

Homemade Peppermint Patties made From Scratch with only 5 ingredients!

Well, apparently I'm on a sweet tooth kick.  But trust me, my husband is not complaining.  He came home the other night with Peppermint Patties that he had succumbed to in the grocery store line, which immediately made me want to make them from scratch!  

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Homemade Peppermint Patties made From Scratch with only 5 ingredients!

Candy making has always seemed super daunting to me so this was the perfect way to get my from scratch candy makin' toes wet!  It's a fairly simple recipe that's only 5 ingredients and just a few steps.  Way less daunting.

Homemade Peppermint Patties made From Scratch with only 5 ingredients!

First,  it's just a mix of the confectioner's sugar, soft butter, cream, and peppermint extract until a nice doughy like ball forms.  You don't want it too sticky, instead it should be soft and pliable. I added more confectioner's sugar as I mixed to be sure I had the right consistency. 

Homemade Peppermint Patties made From Scratch with only 5 ingredients!

Because then I rolled in into a large log and wrapped it in plastic wrap to go into the fridge to chill.

Homemade Peppermint Patties made From Scratch with only 5 ingredients!

Tip: Put your log into an empty paper towel roll when you put it in the fridge to cool.  It'll help keeping the bottom side of the log from going flat.  

Homemade Peppermint Patties made From Scratch with only 5 ingredients!

 After about an hour, I took out the log of peppermint butter sugar goodness and sliced it into rounds.

Homemade Peppermint Patties made From Scratch with only 5 ingredients!

Then I popped the rounds into the freezer while I melted the chocolate. Which was totally necessary for their future dip in the warm melted chocolate.

Homemade Peppermint Patties made From Scratch with only 5 ingredients!

then to parchment paper to cool.  I am seriously the messiest chocolate dipper / coverer / drizzler.

Homemade Peppermint Patties made From Scratch with only 5 ingredients!

Poor melted chocolate skills aside, after these little guys cooled in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes, they were perfect.

Homemade Peppermint Patties made From Scratch with only 5 ingredients!

 Ok some were a little misshapen and their thicknesses were not quite even, so I mean perfect in the sense that they had an absolutely dead on soft sweet peppermint filling in a delicious chocolate shell.  Peppermint Patties, what a great start to our From Scratch candy making!  

Homemade Pepper Patties

A classic chocolate mint candy made from scratch and with only 5 ingredients!
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Course: Dessert
Servings: 36 Patties
Author: Tracy

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 - 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp softened butter
  • 2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 tbsp cream
  • 8 - 12 oz bakers chocolate melting wafers, or chocolate chips

Instructions

  • In a medium sized mixing bowl mix together butter, cream, peppermint extract, and confectioner's sugar. Mixture should be soft and pliable but not sticky.
  • Roll into a long 1 inch - 1 1/2 inch log and wrap in plastic wrap. Put long in a paper towel tube to help keep it's shape. Chill in fridge for at least an hour.
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper and remove log from plastic wrap and cut into rounds about a 1/4 inch thick. Place rounds on baking tray and freeze in freezer until chocolate is ready.
  • Heat a small sauce pan on the stove with water. Add chocolate to a bowl that covers the top of the pan but does not touch the water. As the water boils, melt the chocolate, stirring often.
  • Remove rounds from freezer and with a fork or dipping tools, dip rounds one at a time, into the chocolate and place back on parchment paper. Return tray to freezer for 10 minutes or until the chocolate has set.
  • Remove candies from parchment paper and enjoy!
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  1. Scarlet

    December 04, 2016 at 8:34 am

    I made these with my daughter and I was surprised how easy they were. They taste amazing too!

    Reply
  2. Jeannie

    October 13, 2015 at 5:53 am

    Love this recipe for homemade peppermint patties! Will be trying these soon!

    Reply
  3. Angie

    October 08, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    Hey, my dream dessert is a sandwich of 2 super huge peppermint patties with ice cream in the middle! Now I finally can make it come true with this recipe! 😀

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 08, 2015 at 7:27 pm

      You just blew. My. Mind. You're a genius!!

      Reply
  4. Tina Jui | The Worktop

    October 08, 2015 at 5:49 am

    Yum! These look so delicious! You've officially triggered a peppermint patties craving in me.

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 08, 2015 at 7:21 pm

      Thanks, Tina!

      Reply
  5. Liz

    October 04, 2015 at 9:27 am

    These look wonderful, good for you to take on a challenge. Only 5 ingredients is a big plus, I bet the "real" ones have lots of unpronounceable ones. I am going to pin this recipe for the future. Love the paper towel trick as well.

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 05, 2015 at 8:53 pm

      Thank you Liz! Yes! The fewer the non-pronouceable ingredients the better!

      Reply
  6. apsara

    October 03, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    Ooh, these look so delicious, Tracy. Bookmarking this recipe!

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    • Tracy

      October 05, 2015 at 8:53 pm

      Thank you! ?

      Reply
  7. Anjana Devasahayam

    October 02, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    Wow, never knew these were easily made at home! My dad loves these, I'm saving this recipe ?

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    • Tracy

      October 05, 2015 at 8:54 pm

      Yay! I hope he enjoys! ☺️

      Reply
  8. Julie is Hostess At Heart

    October 02, 2015 at 8:03 am

    I was really hoping that your would bring this to FF after I saw it on G+! This would be a great addition to my Holiday goodies this year. Love peppermint patties!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 02, 2015 at 12:22 pm

      Thanks, Julie! I figured since I haven't been to FF in so long, I needed to be sure I brought something extra delicious! Holiday treats- what a GREAT idea!! 😀

      Reply

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