Peppermint Patties

Name: Peppermint Patties
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) bag of powdered sugar; 1 stick butter, softened; 2 tbs + 1 tsp peppermint extract; 1/3-1/2 cup half-and-half or heavy cream; 2 lbs melting chocolate wafers

Rebacco @crunchyroll

These homemade peppermint patties are easy to make and taste just like the ones you buy at the store. You can store at room temperature for a few days or keep in the freezer to enjoy for months.

Rebacco @crunchyroll

These homemade peppermint patties are easy to make and taste just like the ones you buy at the store. You can store at room temperature for a few days or keep in the freezer to enjoy for months.

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Ingredients

1 (2 lb)bag of powdered sugar
1 stickbutter, softened
2 tbs+ 1 tsp peppermint extract
1/3-1/2 cuphalf-and-half or heavy cream
2 lbsmelting chocolate wafers

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Steps

1

In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, butter, peppermint extract, and half-and-half. Start with 1/3 cup of half and half or cream. (This will make a stiffer patty, add more if you want a creamier patty) Beat them with a paddle attachment until the mixture comes together.
2

Turn the mixer speed higher and beat until the candy comes together and is light and creamy. When you touch it, it should be soft but not at all sticky. It should be very stiff, like Play-Doh.
3

Make patties by scooping one tablespoon of candy and flattening into a flat, round disc. Freeze until stiff, about one hour.
4

Melt the Melting Chocolate Wafers in the microwave. Melt in 30-second increments, stirring after every 30 seconds to prevent overheating. For hands-free melting, use a mini crock pot.
5

Use a fork or dipping tools to dip a patty completely into the melted coating. (I like to drop it in, put the fork under it, flip it upside down, and then flip it again so the fork is on the bottom and bring it up out of the coating. I think the flipping method is easier than pushing the candy down into the chocolate and then fishing it out again.) Let the excess coating drip back into the bowl.
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Set the dipped peppermint patty onto a piece of parchment or waxed paper, and repeat the dipping process with the remaining peppermint patties. If they get too soft to dip, chill them briefly in the refrigerator until they’re firm again.
7

Let the patties set at room temperature. The great thing about using Melting Chocolate Wafers is that they always set quickly at room temperature, and always produce a nice shiny coating! If desired, you can trim any uneven edges or “feet” from your candies once they’ve set..