Description
Delightful homemade peppermint patties with a refreshing mint filling enrobed in rich dark chocolate. Perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 8 oz dark chocolate, high-quality
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sifted powdered sugar, and pure peppermint extract. Beat together until creamy.
- Shape the patties: Dust your hands with powdered sugar and form the peppermint mixture into flat discs, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Chill the filling: Place the shaped disks in the freezer for 20-30 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate: Melt dark chocolate and butter over a double boiler or in the microwave until smooth.
- Coat the patties: Dip each chilled patty into the melted chocolate and place back on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill again: Refrigerate the coated patties for an additional 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Serve and enjoy: Once set, share with family and friends or store in an airtight container.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in crushed candy canes in the chocolate coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: homemade peppermint patties, holiday treats, mint chocolate, desserts