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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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Peppermint Patties Recipe that's super easy to make at home and tastes much better than store bought.

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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.

A copycat York peppermint patty recipe that's better than the original.

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!

These homemade peppermint patties make a great holiday gift.

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!

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Peppermint Patties Recipe
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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 Dinner at the Zoo

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: 1% | Vitamin C: 0.4% | Calcium: 5.5% | Iron: 10.8%

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  1. 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

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    • 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!

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    • 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.

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  4. 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.

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    • 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!

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  7. These look so good! About how many patties does this recipe make?? Trying to figure out the number of batches I’ll need to make 😉

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  8. These look so festive and perfect for the season. I love that this is a softer peppermint patty version. That would make it more enjoyable. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I will make this on the weekend after Thanksgiving.

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  12. Peppermint is my favorite holiday flavor. I can’t wait to try this treat. My kiddos have been really interested in helping in the kitchen, so I know they’ll love helping make (and eat) these.

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  13. One of my favorite flavors this time of year, peppermint. This would be a great treat to make and bring to an annual party we go to each year.

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  15. I love eating peppermint patties this time of year. I have never made my own, but I bet homemade is so much better than the store bought kind. Yours are super pretty too!

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  19. My grandchildren will love this peppermint patties! I did not know it was fairly easy to make at home, which is good because we know what goes in it, instead of those store bought ones.

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