Peppermint Patties with Chocolate (Printer-Friendly)

Chilled mint centers dipped in dark chocolate for a cool, giftable after-dinner treat.

# 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, for smoother coating)

# How To Make It:

01 - Beat powdered sugar, butter, peppermint extract, heavy cream, and salt in a mixing bowl until a smooth, pliable dough forms. Add additional powdered sugar as needed to achieve workable consistency.
02 - Portion dough into small balls, approximately 2 teaspoons each, and flatten into 1/4-inch thick discs. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
03 - Freeze the formed discs for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.
04 - In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, melt dark chocolate and coconut oil, stirring until completely smooth.
05 - Using a fork, immerse each chilled peppermint disc in melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Return coated patties to the parchment-lined sheet.
06 - Refrigerate patties for 15 minutes or until chocolate shell is firmly set.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • These treats feel delightfully fancy but come together with little fuss, so you can make them anytime, not just on special occasions.
  • The flavor is always spot on—intensely minty with chocolate that actually snaps when you bite in, nothing like the store-bought kind.
02 -
  • The first time I made these, I skipped the freezing step and ended up with sticky, impossible-to-dip blobs—chill them thoroughly!
  • Adding coconut oil to the chocolate makes dipping easier, but too much will keep the shells too soft at room temperature.
03 -
  • Sift your powdered sugar—lumps in the filling make a big difference in texture later.
  • A little more peppermint extract than you think will bring out that classic patty punch, but go slow so it doesn’t become overpowering.

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