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    Home » Dessert » Candy

    Peppermint Patty Bars

    Modified: Mar 10, 2025 · Published: Dec 9, 2020 by Tonia Larson

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    Homemade Peppermint Patty Bars are cool and minty, smooth and creamy. They’re BETTER than store-bought peppermint patties and EASIER to make!

    peppermint patty bars

    One of our holiday traditions is making homemade peppermint patties based on a recipe from my sister. This year I decided to make an easier version. This peppermint patty bars recipe has the best combination of chocolate and mint!

    adding chocolate chips and butter to a mixing bowl

    Start by putting semi-sweet chocolate chips, butter, and corn syrup in a microwave safe bowl.

    Could I use dark chocolate to make these peppermint patty bars?

    Yes, you could use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet to make these bars. Another option would be to use mint chocolate chips and skip adding the peppermint extract to the melted chocolate. I would not recommend using milk chocolate chips in this recipe because it would be too sweet.

    melting the butter and chocolate chips together

    Heat in the microwave at 50% powder for two minutes and stir well.

    stirring the melted chocolate and butter

    Continue heating at 50% power in 15 seconds intervals, stirring after each time, until smooth. Then, stir in the peppermint extract.

    pouring the chocolate into a foil lined baking dish

    Spread half of the mixture in a foil lined 9-inch pan. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill and harden. Set the remaining chocolate aside for later.

    peppermint filling ingredients in a mixing bowl

    Put the powdered sugar, two tablespoons of half-n-half, melted coconut oil, corn syrup, peppermint extract, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl.

    stirring the peppermint filling ingredients in a mixing bowl

    After mixing the ingredients, if it looks crumbly as in the photo above, add more of the half-n-half.

    mixing the peppermint patty filling ingredients with a hand mixer

    Continue mixing until the filling for the peppermint patty bars is evenly moistened, thick paste.

    spooning out the peppermint filling unto the chocolate in the lined dish

    Remove the pan for the refrigerator and top with the filling mixture. There are a couple of ways to add the peppermint filling. If the chocolate has hardened completely, you can press the filling into the pan with a spoon or a spatula.

    Another option is to roll out the peppermint patty bar filling into a 9-inch square, out on a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Then, turn the parchment over into the pan and peel it off of the filling.

    adding more melted chocolate over the top of the peppermint filling

    Top the filling layer with the remaining melted chocolate. The chocolate may need to be warming again briefly in the microwave so that it is once again spreadable.

    adding the candy cane chips to the top of the peppermint patties bars in the baking dish

    Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the chocolate topping. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill and harden.

    cutting the peppermint patty bars with a knife

    Remove the pan from the refrigerator and use the foil to lift the peppermint patties bars from the pan. Cut the bars into pieces. I cut bars at an angle but you can cut them into any shape or size.

    a close-up photo of the cut peppermint patty bars

    How else could I garnish the peppermint patty bars?

    These bars were garnished with crushed candy canes which do tend to soften over time. They can also be garnished with peppermint crunch baking chips, chopped peppermint bark, or sprinkles. If you prefer a smoother top, you can leave them plain or drizzle the top with red candy melts.

    layers in the sliced peppermint patty bars

    Want more peppermint recipes? Try these next:

    These pretty pink Peppermint Cookies with a candy cane crunch are topped with smooth peppermint buttercream frosting and sprinkled with crushed candy canes!

    Peppermint Bark has layers of swirled chocolate topped with crunchy peppermint candies! Give as Christmas gifts or Valentine’s Day gifts wrapped in cellophane bags tied with ribbon.

    These Chocolate Peppermint Brownies have a fudgy chocolate brownie base and melt-in-your-mouth peppermint buttercream frosting topped with smooth chocolate mint icing and crushed candy canes.

    This Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups recipe has chocolate cookie cups filled with peppermint ganache and a candy cane handle topped with crushed candy canes and mini marshmallows.

    Several peppermint patties on a pan.

    Peppermint Patty Bars

    Homemade Peppermint Patty Bars are cool and minty on the inside and smooth and creamy on the outside with crushed candy canes on top.
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 36
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    Equipment

    • Peppermint Extract
    • Cuisinart Hand Mixer
    • Glass Batter Bowl
    • Pyrex Square Dish

    Ingredients

    Chocolate Coating

    • 2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • ½ cup butter
    • 2 teaspoon light corn syrup
    • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
    • ¼ cup crushed peppermint candy canes

    Peppermint Patties Filling

    • 4 tablespoons 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 extract
    • 3 ¾ cups powdered sugar

    Instructions


    • Chocolate Coating
    • Heat the chocolate chips, butter, and light corn syrup in the microwave at 50% power for 2 minutes. Stir and continue heating at 50% power in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth.
    • Stir in the peppermint extract.
    • Spread ½ of chocolate coating in the bottom of a foil-lined 8-inch square pan. Place in the refrigerator to harden. Set the remaining chocolate aside.
    • Peppermint Patties Filling
    • Mix together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of half-n-half, the melted coconut oil, corn syrup, peppermint extract, lemon juice, and vanilla.
    • Add 1-2 additional tablespoons of half-n-half, if the dough is too crumbly.
    • Remove the hardened chocolate in the pan from the refrigerator and press the filling into the pan
    • Top with the remaining ½ of the chocolate coating (re-melt in the microwave if needed). Sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Return to the refrigerator to harden.
    • Use the foil to lift the peppermint patties bars from the pan. Cut the bars into pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Video

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1piece | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 14+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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