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peppermint patties

Homemade peppermint patties are sweet, refreshing candies with a chocolate coating and a mint-flavored filling.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 7 ounce marshmallow cream (Fluff)
  • 1.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 5.5 cups 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 marshmallow cream, butter, vanilla, and peppermint extracts until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar gradually until combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 tablespoon each, then flatten slightly or form into football shapes. Freeze for 2 hours.
  3. Melt dark chocolate wafers according to package instructions. Dip the chilled patties into the melted chocolate, tapping off excess, then place on parchment paper to set.
  4. Optionally, melt white chocolate and pipe laces onto chocolate-coated patties for football shape. Chill until set.
  5. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Notes

Enjoy your homemade peppermint patties as a festive treat or gift!