Peppermint Patty Recipe (Homemade Peppermint Patties) (2024)

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The Best Peppermint Patty recipe made so easy with only 4-Ingredients. A homemade peppermint patties with simple ingredients plus all that peppermint chocolate flavor you love and can’t stop eating.

(Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Low Sugar & Vegan option)

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Confessing that this peppermint patty recipe is an absolute obsession of mine would be an understatement. I absolutely love anything and everything with peppermint.

So to say these Homemade Peppermint Patties are a holiday treat made around this time of year . . . who am I kidding? I’m making these peppermint patties year-round for the rest of my life. // I kid you not.

I have no control when it comes to a peppermint patty; I eat them until I am sick to my stomach. Every single time.

There is a reason I never buy them, and there is a reason I should not have taught myself how to make these peppermint patties–a very good reason. But we will not dwell on my lack of self-control. Instead, let’s focus on this deliciousness.

REALLY IMPORTANT NOTE ON THIS PEPPERMINT PATTY RECIPE

  1. The trick is slowly adding the milk in with the powdered sugar.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon, mix, add another tablespoon, mix, repeat this until it is fully combined and you’ll get a little ball of delicious peppermint goodness out of it.

If you pour the milk all in once you’ll have a soupy peppermint mess. We do not want that.

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Like, the fact I wrote that sentence two days ago and, who knows what distracted me, but I’m back here two days later to finish this post.

Before my brain took me who knows where, these peppermint patties came into existence after I quickly saw a video while scrolling through Facebook. // In another failed attempt of working. That recipe however had a can of condensed milk, and I wasn’t really feeling that. (Sorry to the person who created that video; I really can’t find it again to give credit!)

Cue moment to my ADD brain thinking how I could skip that canned milk and make them dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan friendly. Before I knew it, I was in the kitchen making them.

Dangerous guys, totally dangerous to have figured out that these are so easy to make.

Dairy-Free or Dairy version for these Homemade Peppermint Patties

  • Milk – Use either regular milk or any dairy-free milk alternative that you’d like. We’ve tried almost all varieties and the results are the same.
  • Chocolate – For the sake of easy you can use chocolate chips. If you’d like to have control over the sugar and ingredients in your chocolate check out our Gluten-Free Chocolate Recipe and the tips to making it at home.

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It’s beginning to feel likeFall around here. It’s just about this time of year I get lazy. I sit under the blanket for a little bit longer than usual every morning, I binge watch just a little too many episodes on Netflix, and I bake.

I bake a lot. Or maybe chocolate covered almonds, peanut butter buckeye bars, and the like don’t count as baking? You get my drift. This time of year, the sweets have my heart.

While these peppermint patties are also no-bake, this just means they also perfectly fit into my ADD mindset. Quick, simple, and totally easy to make in 30 minutes from start to finish. Just like our junior mints recipe they are TOO EASY NOT to make them.

That fits the bill for me to be totally head over heels in love with these peppermint-chocolatey-sweet little patties. Just another quick treat to make for the holidays (or, in my case, throughout the entire year).

Peppermint Patty Recipe (Homemade Peppermint Patties)

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Gluten free, Dairy free, Vegan

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Homemade Peppermint Patties recipe made so easy with only 4-Ingredients. An all-natural, no-bake peppermint patty with simple ingredients plus all that peppermint chocolate flavor you love and can't stop eating. (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free & Vegan)

Yield: 24

Prep Time:5 min

Cook Time:0 min

Total Time:30 min

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup milk or dairy-free milk of choice
  • 6 1/4- 7 cupspowdered sugaror powdered xylitol for lower-sugar option
  • 5-6 dropspure peppermint oilor peppermint extract
  • 4 cups chocolate chips (make our homemade chocolate if you don't have any on hand)

Directions:

  • 1. Prepare large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl addpowdered sugar and 1 Tablespoon of milk, peppermint oil. Slowly add in remaining 1 Tablespoons of milk one at a time. Continue to mix together until it begins forming a ball.
  • 3. Tear off Tablespoon of dough, roll into small ball and press flat. Continue until all peppermint patties are formed. (SEE NOTES ) Freeze 1 hour.
  • 4. In a microwave safe bowl, add chocolate chips, microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and continue this until chocolate is fully melted. (apprx 1.5 minutes)
  • 5. With a fork, quickly dip peppermint patties into melted chocolate, tap onto edge of bowl to remove excess chocolate and place back onto parchment paper to allow chocolate to set.
  • 6. If you want to quicken the chocolate setting, place in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
  • 7. Notes:If you want thinner patties you can quickly roll them with a rolling pan. Make sure you place parchment paper on top of patties also to avoid sticking.

Author: Linnie

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Nutrition Information:

Serving size: 1 peppermint pattie
Calories: 187
Other nutrition information: Total Fat: 3.5g, Saturated Fat: 2.3g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 10mg, Total Carb: 31g, Dietary Fiber: .4g, Sugar: 22g, Protein: 0g

Recipe, images, and text © Veggie Balance

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FAQs

What is Peppermint Patty filling made of? ›

Peppermint patty filling is basically a thick peppermint icing, made by combining powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, salt, and peppermint extract. Make the filling and mix until it forms a stiff dough.

What are the ingredients in the New York Peppermint Patty? ›

From the Package

SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CHOCOLATE, COCOA, INVERT SUGAR, MILK FAT, EGG WHITES, COCOA BUTTER, LECITHIN (SOY) OIL OF PEPPERMINT, PGPR, NATURAL FLAVOR.

What is the white stuff in peppermint patties? ›

What is the white stuff in York peppermint patties? That is a peppermint-flavored cream that is dipped in melted chocolate to create the perfect flavor combination.

Why does Marcie call Peppermint Patty Sir? ›

Relationships with other characters. Peppermint Patty's closest friend, Marcie, calls her "Sir". It is never revealed whether this eccentric habit, dating to Marcie's first appearance in the strip in 1971, is the result of misguided manners, a reference to Patty's tomboyish ways, or some other reason.

Why are YORK Peppermint Patties so good? ›

In the confectionery industry, enrobing is a process that involves covering a confection or snack with chocolate or chocolate coatings. The York Peppermint Pattie confection features strongly contrasting flavors, with a bittersweet dark chocolate surrounding a sugary center with a strong peppermint flavor.

What is in the center of a peppermint patty? ›

Dark chocolate shells surround a creamy, soft peppermint filling in this easy Homemade Peppermint Patties recipe that is sure to be a hit with family, friends, or coworkers! They are a simple and easy Christmas candy to make without needing a thermometer or major baking skills!

Are peppermint patties healthy? ›

Even though the coating probably isn't 70 percent dark chocolate, York Peppermint Patties are still a safe way to satisfy a sweet tooth without going whole hog. For 150 calories or less, you can enjoy one regular-size pattie or three of the miniatures.

What are the ingredients in mint patties? ›

Ingredients: Sugar, Corn Syrup, Chocolate (Chocolate Liquor Processed with Alkali, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa, Milk Fat, and Soy Lecithin Added As An Emulsifier) Modified Soy Protein, Salt, Peppermint Oil, Invertase, Peanut Flour and Tree Nuts (Almond Flour, Pecan Flour).

What happened to York peppermint patties? ›

In 1940, YORK Peppermint Patties were introduced by Henry Kessler, the owner of the York Cone Company. The YORK Peppermint Pattie was acquired by The Hershey Company in 1988.

What is another name for peppermint patty? ›

Peppermint Patty's real name is Patricia Reichardt.

Do peppermint patties go bad? ›

How long will the peppermint patties last? I have never had them go bad, but I usually store them in the freezer. As long as they are stored at room temperature or in the fridge or freezer, they will last a very long time.

What are the little peppermint patties called? ›

YORK Minis Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties.

What gender is Marcie Peanuts? ›

Marcie /ˈmɑːrsi/ is a fictional character featured in the long-running syndicated daily and Sunday comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz. Marcie is a studious girl who is sometimes depicted as being terrible at sports.

What age is Charlie Brown supposed to be? ›

Lee Mendelson, producer of the majority of the Peanuts television specials, has said of Charlie Brown that "He was, and is, the ultimate survivor in overcoming bulliness—Lucy or otherwise." Charlie Brown is eight years old for most of the strip's floating timeline.

How old is Snoopy the dog? ›

In dog years, Snoopy is 350 years old. But you wouldn't know it from the longevity of Peanuts and the many holiday cartoon specials still in heavy rotation. So why August 10 as the day to celebrate Snoopy's birthday? According to the Schulz's Museum: “…even Snoopy can't remember when he was born.

What is the inside of a York peppermint patty? ›

Peppermint patties feature a creamy peppermint filling encased in a hard chocolate shell. York Peppermint Patties were invented in 1920 and are still made by The Hershey Company today. This peppermint pattie recipe is a homemade twist on the candy aisle classic.

What kind of chocolate is in a peppermint patty? ›

Dark Chocolate

Will a York peppermint patty melt in coffee? ›

Place the peppermint patty into the bottom of a coffee mug (if using a large peppermint patty, chop it into pieces first). Pour the hot espresso into the mug and stir for a few seconds to melt the peppermint patty into the hot espresso. You can also use a handheld frother or whisk to help this process along.

Is peppermint Patty the same as Patty Peanuts? ›

By 1966, Schulz recycled the Patty name for a new character: "Peppermint" Patty Reichardt. Although the original Patty would make cameo appearances throughout the run of Peanuts, she had ceased being a featured character by about 1975.

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