Homemade Peppermint Patties

Peppermint Patties are a creamy peppermint-flavored filling coated with melted semi-sweet chocolate for a burst of mint chocolate flavor in every bite! They are perfect for the holidays and would be a wonderful addition to your Christmas Dessert Charcuterie Board! I also have Peppermint Patty Stuffed Chocolate Cookies you will love!

Ingredients & Substitutions

Confectioners’ Sugar: You will need ten cups (plus a little extra for dusting) of confectioners’ sugar, also called icing sugar for the filling. It contributes to the texture and sweetness of the filling.

Corn Syrup: Light corn syrup acts as a binding agent. It also helps prevent crystallization of sugar for a smooth and creamy texture.

Peppermint: Add 2 teaspoons of peppermint extract for that signature minty flavor in the filling. The amount can be adjusted based on personal preference.

Butter: Unsalted butter adds smoothness and richness to the filling.

Salt: Kosher salt brings out the sweetness and the mintiness.

Coating: Semisweet chocolate is melted with vegetable oil for a glossy, chocolate shell that peppermint patties are known for. You could also experiment with other kinds of chocolate like dark chocolate or milk chocolate.

What If The Filling Is Too Sticky?

If after mixing the filling together it is too sticky to work with, just add a little bit of confectioners’ sugar (1-2 tablespoons) at a time.

Can I Halve The Recipe?

Sure! If you are looking for a smaller batch of peppermint patties, you can certainly halve the recipe. I made 40 patties with this recipe, so if you are looking to manage portions or want to try it out, use half of each ingredient.

Optional Toppings For Peppermint Patties

Although delicious as-is, it can be fun (and tasty) to add toppings to some of the peppermint patties. Here are some fun (and possible festive) options:

Sprinkle crushed peppermint or candy canes on top.Add chopped nuts like walnuts, almonds, or pecans.Decorate the chocolate coating with colorful sprinkles to coordinate with your celebration!Drizzle white chocolate over the top (or a contrasting kind of chocolate you like).Top with toasted coconut.

If adding toppings, do so before the chocolate hardens so the toppings can stick.

How To Store Peppermint Patties

Once made and the chocolate has set, store peppermint patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If needed, separate the layers with sheets of parchment