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peppermint patties

Homemade peppermint patties with a smooth chocolate coating and minty center.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 7 ounce marshmallow cream (Fluff)
  • 10 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 5.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 16 ounce Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers
  • 8 ounce Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers (optional for footballs)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream, butter, and extracts until fully combined. Add powdered sugar and mix until well blended.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Shape about 1 tablespoon of filling into a ball, flatten for traditional shape or pinch ends for footballs. Freeze for 2 hours.
  3. Melt dark chocolate wafers according to package. Dip frozen patties into chocolate, tap off excess, place back on parchment. Set in minutes.
  4. Store at room temperature in a covered container.
  5. For footballs, melt white chocolate, pipe onto chocolate-coated patties, and add laces. Let set.

Notes

Enjoy these homemade peppermint patties as a festive treat!