Description
Cool, creamy peppermint patties with a chocolate shell that melt in your mouth. Perfect after a meal or as a delightful gift.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, and peppermint extract. Stir until well combined into a soft, slightly sticky dough.
- Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch), flatten into thin patties.
- Place the patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each chilled patty into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated. Return to the parchment-lined sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate hardens (about 15-20 minutes).
Notes
These peppermint patties are best served chilled. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg