Homemade Peppermint Patties

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While I definitely have a sweet tooth, you could count the different candies I like with one hand: peanut butter cups, Snickers, Swedish fish, and Peppermint Patties. Oh, and candied ginger, but that doesn’t really count; I mean, it has ginger in it so that practically makes it a medicine.

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I might be jumping the gun with Halloween still over a month away, but I’ve been really excited to make my own candy for a while. The last time I made these peppermint patties was for a New Years Eve party, so almost 9 months ago. That’s way too long for something this good. The filling is soft, smooth, and refreshing while the outside is dark and crunchy. Well I don’t need to tell you—you’ve probably had a Peppermint Patty before, and these taste just like the real deal!

Homemade Peppermint Patties(gluten-free/vegan) recipe here.

Recipe notes:

  • I had to use more than the amount of powdered sugar listed in the ingredients. My best guess is that the temperature affected the dough since the last time I made them was the dead of Winter. Just keep adding powdered sugar by the 1/4 cup until you can break off a piece and roll it into a ball without the sugar sticking to your hand.
  • I froze completely the filling part before dipping it in chocolate, which I think made the process easier.
  • I used chocolate chips again, but I think real bakers chocolate would be better since the coating had some trouble staying hard after being melted.
  • I froze the filling and finished patties on aluminum foil and it didn’t stick like I thought it might.

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I was debating covering the tops with white non-perils but the chocolate hardened before I got a chance so I didn’t bother. You could spend the extra time to make sure all the sides are covered evenly and the coating is smooth; I, however, like when not every dessert is identical or perfect. It shows that it’s homemade and unique.

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17 Responses to Homemade Peppermint Patties
  1. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen
    September 29, 2011 | 9:04 am

    This could be dangerous! Considering I’ve been known to down a whole box of junior mints in about 5 minutes at the movie theater, these are right up my alley. Love peppermint patties 🙂 I’m definitely making these come the holidays.

  2. Kristina @ spabettie
    September 29, 2011 | 9:05 am

    mint is medicinal, too, right?

    chocolate too.

  3. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga
    September 29, 2011 | 9:11 am

    I remember when you last made these…feels like a lifetime ago! Yum. Thanks for the reminder 🙂

  4. Pure2raw twins
    September 29, 2011 | 9:12 am

    hand me one of those now! seriously love peppermint patties growing up and now with all my food issues is more challenging to enjoy them. but now thanks to you I can enjoy them again! I will have to make these this holiday season! YUM so excited!! thanks

  5. Liz @ Tip Top Shape
    September 29, 2011 | 9:35 am

    I cannot make these–would probably eat the entire batch in one sitting!

  6. Hannah
    September 29, 2011 | 9:39 am

    I’ve been terrified of using my peppermint extract ever since I tried to make a peppermint rice pudding that was the most nauseatingly awful thing I’ve ever created. I trust you, though…

    • Wannabe Chef
      September 29, 2011 | 12:19 pm

      Like so many people I know, it’s good in moderation.

      • Kristina @ spabettie
        September 29, 2011 | 12:35 pm

        BEST comment.

      • Hannah
        September 29, 2011 | 7:17 pm

        But not me, right? I’m good in extremely large, never-ending doses. I’m sure of it. 😉

  7. deva @ deva by definition
    September 29, 2011 | 11:56 am

    I saw this recipe and immediately thought “shrink those and you have homemade junior mints!”

    I have a problem.

  8. Erin @ Big Girl Feats
    September 30, 2011 | 8:36 am

    I still can’t believe you do all of this in a dorm room. I am emailing you so you can bring me these in Starbucks as well.

  9. Russell van Kraayenburg
    October 2, 2011 | 6:45 pm

    Yum!!! Peppermint patties are my all time favorite. Why don’t I ever think about making these sorta things at home? You’ve inspired me yet again!

  10. Errign
    October 3, 2011 | 8:05 am

    Mmmm peppermint patties are so delicous – great idea to make your own 🙂

  11. Lilly
    October 9, 2011 | 10:35 am

    This looks so good! Peppermint and chocolate is a match made in heaven! Thanks for also include some tips. They are very helpful.

  12. Kita
    October 9, 2011 | 10:29 pm

    Non-perils are like my favorite thing. ever. 😉 So I love the idea of sprinkling these peppermint patties with them as the set. I do love a peppermint patty from time to time as well. I got super excited when I saw this post. I can’t wait to try them!