Peppermint Patties with Chocolate (Printable)

Minty centers dipped in dark chocolate and chilled until firm; vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

# What you'll need:

→ Peppermint Filling

01 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
04 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Chocolate Coating

06 - 8 ounces dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional

# How to make it:

01 - In a mixing bowl, beat together powdered sugar, unsalted butter, peppermint extract, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt until the mixture forms a smooth, pliable dough. Add more powdered sugar if needed to achieve a workable consistency.
02 - Scoop out small portions, about 2 teaspoons each, and shape into balls. Flatten each ball into a 1/4-inch thick disc and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
03 - Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes until the discs are firm.
04 - In a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil if using. Stir until completely smooth.
05 - Using a fork, submerge each peppermint disc in the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Return each coated disc to the parchment-lined sheet.
06 - Refrigerate the coated patties for 15 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The moment you bite into these, the cold minty center and glossy bittersweet chocolate make you feel like you discovered a hidden dessert shop.
  • Theyre showstoppers for gifting, plus you can tweak the filling or chocolate to suit any fancy (or dietary need).
02 -
  • I once skipped chilling the discs and the patties melted into the chocolate, one hilarious blob at a time.
  • Letting the dipped patties rest on parchment avoids sticky disasters and makes cleanup so much easier.
03 -
  • Weigh your powdered sugar if possible for consistency—cups can be unpredictable when scooping.
  • A pastry fork or dipping tool makes coating neater and faster, but fingers work in a pinch (licking stray chocolate is half the fun).

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