Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe (2024)

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Use this recipe to make the most delicious Homemade Peppermint Patties all year long- perfect for treats, homemade gifts, and holiday parties!

It’s party season and nothing impresses more than homemade candies. The great news is that candies like these Homemade Peppermint Patties are super simple to make.

I am the worst gift-giver in all the land. I have good intentions; I just don’t like spending money. I know! It’s so weird. I am an underspender. What is an underspender? Besides from the obvious implications of the name there are some very annoying consequences of being an underspender.

  • Underspenders look for the best price but are them often disappointed in the quality so they end up purchasing the item twice.
  • Underspenders see something they like but put off purchasing it until later…often too late.
  • Underspenders can even avoid making routine appointments because MONEY.

Okay I’m not a straight up underspender- I’m happy and healthy and I treat myself (and others), but I just didn’t get the shopping gene passed on. Possibly because neither my parents not grandparents were spenders.

But I did get the baking gene; I love being in the kitchen especially this time of year! So even though I might have seen that beautiful thing you wanted and I thought of you, I didn’t buy it. Now it’s the night before the office party and I’m making you candy. So hush. Life could be worse.

These Homemade Peppermint Patties are crazy good- perfectly creamy bursting with just the right amount of peppermint flavor throughout. You’re going to want to put these on your to-do list!

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Use this recipe to make the most delicious Homemade Peppermint Patties all year long- perfect for treats, homemade gifts, and holiday parties!

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 Cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil*
  • 1/2 Cup chocolate, melted

Instructions

  • In the bowl of your mixer fitted with the paddle attachment combine all ingredients until smooth. Add up to 1 more Tablespoon of water if needed.

  • Turn out dough onto a surface dusted with powdered sugar and roll to approximately 1/4 inch thickness. If the dough is too sticky knead in some more powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time.

  • Using a 1 inch circle cutter cut into 12 candies.

  • Refrigerate discs for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

  • Melt chocolate according to package directions.Use a small spatula or knife to lift the discs then dip into chocolate. Set on parchment or wax paper. Let cool completely.

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posted on December 11, 2015 — updated November 9, 2020 // 19 comments

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    19 Comments on “Homemade Peppermint Patties”

  1. Jill BairdReply

    These look like perfection! I love chocolate and peppermint so much! I can’t wait to try these!Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe (8)

  2. Madhu AnvekarReply

    Hi ,
    What do I substitute corn syrup with ?Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe (9)

  3. LindaReply

    What is the asterick for on coconut oil? If I dont have coconut oil, what could I use?Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe (10)

  4. KathyReply

    I am making your peppermint patties today. The recipe says it yields 12 but I am getting about 40 out of the recipe. I did make the dough 1/4 in thick and I actually used a 1.3 in cutter ( a little bigger).
    Also you say to combine all ingredients but I wasn’t sure if that meant the coconut oil too.
    There is an asterick behind the coconut oil but I don’t see it referenced below.

  5. NATASHAReply

    What if you don’t have a paddle attachment. Can you use a hand mixer?

  6. Brenda Sue AxeReply

    Combine ALL ingredients? Thinking chocolate is for dipping, right?

  7. DavidReply

    Oh my god just get to the recipe. Nobody cares about your stupid story.

    • Katrina Bahl

      Are you okay?

    • TJ

      Why not just scroll to the recipe instead of leaving a snarky comment?

  8. EvaReply

    How long is the shelf life on these? I’m mailing treats out but do by want them to spoil

  9. Sandy KSReply

    These look so tempting to make.

  10. hereReply

    Coconut oil goes well with the white chocolate. I tried to cook it for my little brother. He likes everything sweet and smelly:)

  11. KylieReply

    Does the coconut oil need to be in its solid form or is the liquid form ok?

    • Katrina Bahl

      Either way is fine.

  12. CecileReply

    I’m thinking that the coconut oil goes into the melted chocolate to soften it and not in with the peppermint mixture.

    • Katrina Bahl

      The coconut oil goes into the peppermint candy mixture. You could use coconut oil or shortening to thin the chocolate if needed as well.

    • Cecile

      Thanks! 🙂

  13. MedejaReply

    Very tempting and irresistible patties! Love peppermint!

  14. PeggieReply

    These certainly look inviting. I will make these for sure.

Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in peppermint patties? ›

SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CHOCOLATE, COCOA, INVERT SUGAR, MILK FAT, EGG WHITES, COCOA BUTTER, LECITHIN (SOY), OIL OF PEPPERMINT, PGPR, NATURAL FLAVOR.

What is the inside of a peppermint patty made of? ›

Peppermint patty filling is basically a thick peppermint icing, made by combining powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, salt, and peppermint extract. Make the filling and mix until it forms a stiff dough.

What is the white stuff in YORK Peppermint Patties? ›

What is the white stuff in York peppermint patties? That is a peppermint-flavored cream that is dipped in melted chocolate to create the perfect flavor combination.

What is a New York peppermint patty? ›

York Peppermint Pattie is an American dark chocolate enrobed peppermint confection introduced in 1940 and currently produced by the Hershey Company. York Peppermint Pattie.

What is the most unhealthy candy in the world? ›

10 Most Dangerous and Unhealthy Candies
  • Reese's Pieces. ...
  • Skittles. ...
  • Whoppers. ...
  • M&Ms. ...
  • Candy Corn. ...
  • Sour Patch Kids. Naturally colorful foods are highly nutritious, but Sour Patch Kids definitely don't grow on trees. ...
  • Twizzlers. Don't let the “low fat” marketing fool you. ...
  • Mounds.
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Why does Marcie call peppermint Patty Sir? ›

Relationships with other characters. Peppermint Patty's closest friend, Marcie, calls her "Sir". It is never revealed whether this eccentric habit, dating to Marcie's first appearance in the strip in 1971, is the result of misguided manners, a reference to Patty's tomboyish ways, or some other reason.

How is peppermint made? ›

It's naturally occurring hybrid mint—a cross between watermint and spearmint—that's indigenous to Europe and Asia. Peppermint is now cultivated worldwide. In North America, peppermint is grown commercially, almost exclusively, in the northern and eastern portion of the U.S. and the southernmost areas of Canada.

Who originally made YORK Peppermint Patties? ›

In 1940, YORK Peppermint Patties were introduced by Henry Kessler, the owner of the York Cone Company. The YORK Peppermint Pattie was acquired by The Hershey Company in 1988.

Are Patty and peppermint patty the same? ›

Schulz. Patty was formerly a major character whose role was reduced in later years; she never developed a distinct personality like Lucy or Sally. She is sometimes confused with Peppermint Patty, a different and later character with a similar name.

Are peppermint patties a healthy candy? ›

Even though the coating probably isn't 70 percent dark chocolate, York Peppermint Patties are still a safe way to satisfy a sweet tooth without going whole hog. For 150 calories or less, you can enjoy one regular-size pattie or three of the miniatures.

What are peppermint sticks made of? ›

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt. In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg whites and peppermint extract and beat on low speed until well combined, about 1 minute more.

Why does Marcie call Peppermint Patty Sir? ›

Relationships with other characters. Peppermint Patty's closest friend, Marcie, calls her "Sir". It is never revealed whether this eccentric habit, dating to Marcie's first appearance in the strip in 1971, is the result of misguided manners, a reference to Patty's tomboyish ways, or some other reason.

What are the ingredients in peppermints? ›

The Chemistry of Peppermint Candy
  • Sugar or some other kind of sweetener (C12H22O11)
  • Corn Syrup ( HFCS-42 made of 42% fructose, 53% glucose, and 5% other sugars)
  • Water (H2O)
  • Peppermint oil (C62H108O7)

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