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November 21, 2017 By Sara 54 Comments

Peppermint Patties Recipe

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This easy homemade peppermint patties recipe is the ultimate holiday treat. A creamy peppermint center is surrounded by dark chocolate and finished off with festive sprinkles. Perfect for gift giving!

If you’re a fan of York Peppermint Patties, you’re going to LOVE this DIY version that tastes so much better than the original. These peppermint patties also happen to be super easy to make which is always a bonus!

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A bowl of peppermint patties with one cut in half.

This year at Halloween, after sampling every candy imaginable, one of my 6 year olds declared that York Peppermint Patties were her favorite candy. I decided to surprise her with these homemade peppermint patties and she declared them to be WAY better than the store bought version. She’s right, the centers are so much fresher and softer than what you’d get in a store bought peppermint patty. This peppermint patties recipe is also quite easy to make, and is a lovely homemade holiday gift for family and friends.

Copycat York peppermint patties in a bowl topped with sprinkles.

How to make peppermint patties

The centers for these peppermint patties are just sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Stir it all together until a dough forms, then use a cookie cutter to cut out rounds of the peppermint mixture. You can make these patties as big or as small as you like, I use a 1 or 1 1/2 inch cookie cutter. The centers need to be very cold before they get a dip in chocolate, so put them in the freezer before you start this step. You’ll want to work quickly as you dip the patties, I use a fork to toss them in the chocolate, and then I tap the fork to remove any excess chocolate. Add festive holiday sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet, then let cool. You’ll have a fun and delicious holiday treat in no time!

A white bowl filled with chocolate covered peppermint patties.

I like to package these homemade peppermint patties in festive tins and deliver them to friends and family around the holidays, it’s always such an appreciated gift. People will be SO impressed to hear that you make them yourself! This is also a great recipe to do with the kids, my girls love rolling out the dough and cutting out the centers. I’m adding these peppermint patties to my must-make list every year, and I love that they don’t take up precious oven space!

More holiday treats

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Peppermint Patties Recipe

This easy homemade peppermint patties recipe is the ultimate holiday treat. A creamy peppermint center is surrounded by dark chocolate and finished off with festive sprinkles. Perfect for gift giving!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword peppermint patties, Peppermint Patties Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 18
Calories 323kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract or more to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar plus extra for sprinkling
  • 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons shortening
  • 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles

Instructions

  • Place the condensed milk, peppermint extract and vanilla extract in the bowl of a mixer. Add half of the powered sugar and beat with a mixer on low speed. Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar. Beat until a smooth dough forms.
  • Sprinkle powdered sugar over a piece of parchment paper. Place the peppermint dough on the parchment and sprinkle powdered sugar over the top. Roll into a 1/2 inch thick circle.
  • Using a 1 or 1 1/2 inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles from the dough. If your dough does not cut easily, simply place it in the freezer for a few minutes to firm up, then try again. 
  • Transfer the peppermint rounds to a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover and freeze for 10-15 minutes.
  • Place the chocolate and shortening in a medium microwave safe bowl. Cook at 30 second intervals until melted, stirring occasionally.
  • Using a fork, dip the patties one by one in the chocolate, then place on a piece of parchment. Add sprinkles immediately. Let cool until set, then serve. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

Adapted from All Recipes.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1.9mg

Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: Chocolate, Christmas

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Comments

  1. Nikki says

    December 23, 2020 at 7:04 pm

    The recipe was a success! These taste great and was a family favorite. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  2. Melissa says

    October 23, 2020 at 10:50 am

    Can you roll these into ball shapes and dip instead

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 23, 2020 at 8:10 pm

      That should be fine!

      Reply
  3. Brooklyn says

    June 19, 2020 at 3:51 am

    Hello,

    do you know a non-dairy replacement for the milk?

    Thank you very much

    Reply
    • Sara says

      June 19, 2020 at 5:06 pm

      This recipe requires the thick and sticky texture of the sweetened condensed milk, otherwise the patties will not set up.

      Reply
  4. Brandi says

    January 20, 2020 at 1:10 pm

    My dough turned out extremely hard, I almost blew the motor in my mixer.. I can’t even roll it.. Any suggestions as how to fix this ?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      January 20, 2020 at 4:47 pm

      Add more condensed milk, 1-2 teaspoons at a time, until you reach your desired consistency!

      Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    December 19, 2019 at 9:11 am

    How long do they keep in the refrigerator?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      December 19, 2019 at 11:45 am

      Up to 2 weeks!

      Reply
  6. Diane Schlitt says

    December 7, 2019 at 10:01 am

    If using Merkens melting wafers do I still use 3 cups like the chocolate chips?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      December 8, 2019 at 9:30 am

      Yes but you don’t need to add shortening!

      Reply
    • Sue says

      December 18, 2019 at 12:58 pm

      Can I use butter instead of the shortening

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 18, 2019 at 7:13 pm

        I don’t recommend using butter, if you don’t have shortening just leave it out.

        Reply
  7. lois d. says

    October 21, 2019 at 3:55 pm

    Can these be shipped?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 21, 2019 at 8:43 pm

      I’ve never tried it, I think they’d melt in warmer temperatures so you’d need to stick to the winter.

      Reply
  8. Gg Hamelink says

    December 19, 2018 at 5:46 pm

    5 stars
    What can be done to make them so they don’t have to be refrigerated? I’d like to make some and share with other Christmas treats.

    Reply
    • Sara says

      December 19, 2018 at 6:41 pm

      The completed candies can stay at room temperature for a few hours, I just wouldn’t leave them out for too long or in a super warm house because they might soften.

      Reply
    • RZ says

      February 18, 2020 at 12:49 pm

      You can temper your chocolate or use candy melts. I prefer tempering chocolate. It’s worth the extra work for the texture and flavor!

      Reply
  9. Brenda says

    December 14, 2018 at 6:04 pm

    My dough flops when dipping these in the hot melted chocolate. Help!!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      December 15, 2018 at 7:13 am

      Sorry just seeing this now! It’s important that the patties are super cold, and if you’re having trouble you can wait a few minutes for your chocolate to cool to lukewarm. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  10. dee says

    December 4, 2018 at 5:56 pm

    4 stars
    I followed the directions to the T, but my peppermint was almost pourable. Definitely couldn’t roll it! I added more powdered sugar, but I was afraid it was get terribly sweet. What could have gone wrong? I went ahead and made them away, popping them into the freezer, and then adding a bottom coating of chocolate and while they taste great, the chocolate is melting fast in my hands while the filling drools out as I bite into them. Any thoughts? TIA

    Reply
    • Sara says

      December 5, 2018 at 10:04 am

      The peppermint should not be pourable, my only thought was maybe it was a measuring issue related to the powdered sugar? The recipe has you add the powdered sugar in two batches, did you add them both? It’s completely fine to add more powdered sugar until you get to the desired consistency, the dark chocolate tempers the sweetness of the filling so you don’t really need to worry about it being overly sweet. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  11. Anisse says

    November 6, 2018 at 3:52 pm

    I was so happy to find this. They are my favourite… Looking forward to making them. Thank you.

    Reply
  12. Wendy says

    December 15, 2017 at 10:01 am

    Hi! Can I freeze these if I make ahead?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      December 15, 2017 at 10:53 am

      Yes you can, just be aware that when you defrost there might be some condensation on the chocolate, so it’s best to serve them right away after defrosting.

      Reply
  13. Lauran says

    December 13, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    What is shortening and what is its purpose? We don’t have it in the UK (Unless it goes by another name), could I leave it out? I don’t really want to use coconut oil as previously suggested.

    Reply
    • Sara says

      December 13, 2017 at 10:25 pm

      Shortening is a solid vegetable based fat. The purpose is to thin out the chocolate to make it easier for dipping. You can omit it, but you may end up with a thicker chocolate shell on your candy!

      Reply
      • Lauran says

        December 14, 2017 at 2:00 am

        Thanks for the reply. Thicker chocolate is not a problem for me! 😂😋

        Reply
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