Homemade Peppermint Patties are so easy to make and more delicious than the store bought ones! Cool and minty on the inside with smooth chocolate on the outside, they are a Christmas holiday tradition.
Silpat and Roul’Pat provided by Sasa Demarle. Inc in return for sharing this recipe.
Although peppermint patties can be enjoyed year round, they really shine during the holidays. My sister was the inspiration for sharing these peppermint patties. She makes them every year and they are one of my favorite treats. There have even been some years where she has tucked some into my Christmas gift!
Before getting started I want to tell you about the Roul’Pat and the Silpat. They are both kitchen tools that I use weekly. Either one would be the perfect gift for the bakers in your life.
The Roul’Pat is covered with silicone on both sides making it a non-stick countertop workstation that won’t slide while you are working. It is perfect for kneading and rolling out dough or pie crust, as well as working with fondant, chocolate and sugar. It is safe in the temperature range of -40°F to 480°F so it can go in the oven. The Roul’Pat can also be used for hobbies or crafts like painting, gluing or working with modeling clay.
The Silpat is a non-stick baking mat that provides even heat transfer to baked goods with no greasing required! It is effective in temperatures from -40°F to 480°F or -40°C to 280°C. The non-stick surface is also great for putting chocolate dipped items on it, like these peppermint patties, rather than putting them on parchment.
How To Make Peppermint Patties
Step One: Dough
To make the peppermint patties, mix together 2 tablespoons of the half-n-half (know as half cream in some countries), melted coconut oil, corn syrup, lemon juice, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract.
Mix in powdered sugar one cup at a time. Add an additional tablespoon or two of half-n-half, until you can form a ball with the dough.
Step Two: Roll Out and Cut Out
Roll out the dough into a circle about 1/4 inch thick on a silicone mat. Place dough in the freezer for about 15 minutes until firm.
Use a small circle cookie cutter (I used a two inch size cutter) to cut out peppermint patties. Return them to the freezer for about 10 minutes.
Gather the scraps of peppermint patty dough, form a ball and repeat the freezing and cutting of patties until all of the dough has been used.
Step Three: Dip
Melt chocolate candy coating (such as CandiQuik) or chocolate almond bark in the microwave. Working in batches, remove several peppermint patties from the freezer coat them in chocolate.
Step Four: Garnish
Place a chocolate coated peppermint patty on a silicone mat and sprinkle it with crushed candy canes, peppermint candies, or peppermint bark. Continue with remaining peppermint patties.
To give these homemade camndies as a gift, stack up several of the peppermint patties and place them in a cellophane bag. Tie with a piece of baker’s twine. They would also be the perfect thing for a cookie exchange!
My husband took one bite and said, “WOW, these are REALLY good!” My son told me they are the best peppermint patties he’s ever had and that they are way better than the ones from the store.
More Peppermint Recipes
- Peppermint Cookies
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups
- Three Ingredient Peppermint Oreo Fudge
- Peppermint Patty Bars
Peppermint Patties Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3-4 tablespoon half-n-half divided
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 3 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 16 oz chocolate candy coating or chocolate bark
- ⅔ cup Crushed peppermint candy canes
Instructions
- Mix together 2 tablespoons of half-n-half, coconut oil, corn syrup, peppermint extract, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Mix in powdered sugar one cup at a time.
- Add 1-2 additional tablespoons of half-n-half, if dough it too crumbly.
- Form the dough into a ball and roll out into a circle about 1/4 inch thick on a silicone mat.
- Place dough in the freezer for about 15 minutes until firm.
- Use a small circle cookie cutter (I used a 2-inch size) to cut out peppermint patties.
- Return to the freezer for about 10 minutes.
- Gather the scraps of peppermint patty dough, form a ball and repeat the freezing and cutting of patties until all of the dough has been used.
- Melt chocolate in the microwave.
- Working in batches, remove several peppermint patties at a time from the freezer coat them in chocolate.
- Place on a silicone mat and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
- Continue with the remaining peppermint patties.
Susan says
can you suggest a dairy free replacement for the half n half
lorraine plant says
What is half and half,I live in Australia.thanks.
Tonia says
Hi Lorraine,
I’m not sure what it is called in Australia but it is a mixture of milk and light cream with a fat content of 10.5 to 12 percent. Here is a great blog post that explains it: http://culinaryarts.about.com/od/glossary/g/Half-And-Half.htm
Best,
~Tonia
MissyLovesCandy says
My daughter (12) and I had a lot of fun making these…and they actually do taste like the peppermint patty’s you buy in the store. One struggle we had, the melted CandyQuik chocolate is so hot it was hard to keep the mint patty from melting. If you let the chocolate cool, it then became to thick to work with. Any advise? We made a pretty big mess trying to get them to look like yours LOL.
Jennifer Brinley says
Just stick them in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes first. I haven’t made these, but it’s the same thing that happens when you make truffles. Just be careful about freezing them all the way because it can make your chocolate crack as they cool. But get them nice and cold.
Jennifer says
im allergic to coconut”. What substitution can I make for the oil?
Tonia says
I would try shortening or butter. Best of luck! ~Tonia
Triixie says
Can chocolate Almond Bark be used for the coating?
Tonia says
Yes! Enjoy!
cioccolatofondente123 says
this recipe is fantastic!
TD Maisey says
I am allergic to coconut. What would you suggest as the best substitute? I was thinking palm oil, any ideas?
Tonia says
Hello! I would use white shortening or butter. Palm shortening would work as well but my palm shortening is very yellow and I think that it would make the dough yellow. Happy baking! ~Tonia
Connie Williams says
Really easy to make and delicious! This is the best recipe. I added more peppermint and whipping cream instead of half and half. It made it a little easier to roll out. I rolled it out before I froze it and it worked out better with the warm chocolate! Excellent recipe’!
Tonia says
Fantastic! I will be making them again before Christmas. ~Tonia
Cláudia says
Hello
Could you tell me what is “half’n half”?
I can not translate for portuguese 🙁
Is some kind of igredient? What?
Sorry the question :-/
Kisses
CláudiaV
Tonia says
Hi Claudie,
Half n half is a dairy product. In some countries, it is called half cream. It has more fat than whole milk, but less fat than heavy whipped cream. You can substitute other dairy for the half n half if it isn’t sold in your country, but you might have to adjust the amount slightly depending on how thick the dairy product is. Happy Baking!
~Tonia
Claudia says
Oh, ok, I know what it is then! Thank you very much
Meanwhile, visit my blog and tell me what you think.
If I do your recipe I let you know 😉
Thanks again and Merry Christmas
Cláudia
Tamara says
This looks amazing! Do you think it would work the same with another liquid other than half and half?
Tonia says
I’ve never tried it with another liquid but I think that it would work with another “thick” dairy product like whipping cream, evaporated milk or maybe even coffee creamer. Enjoy! ~Tonia
dail says
How many dies this make and what suze cookie cutter are you using? It looks like a 2″ round but i cant tell for certin.
Thanks. I cant wait to try this for christmas this year.
Tonia says
Yes, the one I used was about 2 inches and the recipe made about 25 peppermint patties. You can use whatever size cookie cutter you want. The smaller the cookie cutter the more peppermint patties you will get. It will also depend on how thick you roll out the batter. Happy baking! ~Tonia
Sandi says
Have you ever dipped in something other than candiquik? I really love dark chocolate, is there something else along those lines that you know of that I could use for dipping?
Tonia says
Yes, you can dip it in whatever chocolate you want. For dark chocolate, melt dark chocolate chips in the microwave with vegetable shortening. You need 1 tablespoon of shortening for 1 cup of chocolate chips. Enjoy! ~Tonia
Suzanne Holt says
I wonder if I would ever be able to buy regular peppermint patties again. These sound quite delicious. Pinned to my “Christmas Cravings” board.
amy says
This didn’t work for me. There was no dough just a crumbled mess. What could ibhate done wrong?
Tonia says
Hi Amy,
I went back and looked at my original recipe in my notebook to double check and this is how it is written. But it sounds like you need more moisture is your dough. I would suggest adding an additional tablespoon of half-n-half. Best of luck!
~Tonia
Melanie, M.D. says
Just a question: coconut oil is so bad health-wise (super low heating point and all trans fat); have you tried any other oil for this recipe and how did it turn out?
Maggie @ Vittles and Bits says
I think you are confusing the coconut oil most widely available in stores today with the hydrogenated stuff of the 80s. Not to mention there is only 1 T. of it in this recipe.
Tammy says
How,do you store these patties once they are done, how long do they keep. ? Thank you
P Eager says
Hi there. I followed to this recipe after checking out a pumpkin one someone posted on FB. I love all things peppermint and things like this that are great for gift giving. Since I live in Mexico, it is really hard to find coconut oil here so I was wondering if you had a recommendation on what would be the best substitute. Thanks!
Tonia says
I’m delighted you found your way here. I would suggest using an equal amount of butter instead of the coconut oil. Happy Baking! ~Tonia
Allie | Baking a Moment says
These are so pretty! I love the crushed candy canes on top and the chocolate coating looks so smooth and shiny. What an adorable gift!
Whitney Pulliam says
These look so easy and so good!
Sophia says
Just found this blog, love it!
Kylene B. says
These look delicious! Can’t wait to try them!
Anna Bennett says
Tonia,
They look so good & sound so easy to make. You know that I have to share this with every one I know. As they all love Peppermint Patty’s
Please tell your sister,thank you for allowing you to share this Recipe.