Peppermint Patties Chocolate Coating (Printable Version)
Minty centers frozen, dipped in dark chocolate for glossy, gift-ready confections. Vegetarian, gluten-free options.
# 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 - Combine powdered sugar, unsalted butter, peppermint extract, heavy cream, and salt in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer or sturdy spatula until a smooth, pliable dough forms. If necessary, adjust texture by gradually adding more powdered sugar to prevent stickiness.
02 - Portion out small balls of dough, approximately 2 teaspoons each. Flatten balls into 1/4-inch thick discs and arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze discs for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.
03 - Place chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir continuously until chocolate is melted and smooth.
04 - Using a fork, dip each chilled peppermint disc into the melted chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip off, then return coated discs to parchment-lined baking sheet.
05 - Chill the coated patties in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- The homemade peppermint center is so fresh it tingles on your tongue before the chocolate even melts.
- They look impressively polished but secretly take hardly any time or fancy skill.
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- Once, I hurried the freezing step and ended up with peppermint filling melting into the chocolate—patience means neater patties.
- Adding just a teaspoon of coconut oil to the chocolate gave me the silkiest, glossiest finish every time.
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- Warming your fork under hot water quickly between dips gives you cleaner chocolate coats.
- Always taste the filling before shaping—it’s the easiest way to balance the mintiness to your liking.