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.
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.
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.
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.
mint is medicinal, too, right?
chocolate too.
Whiskey too, I think!
nice! that’s the prescription in THIS house. I knew I liked you, Lindsay.
I remember when you last made these…feels like a lifetime ago! Yum. Thanks for the reminder
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
I cannot make these–would probably eat the entire batch in one sitting!
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…
Like so many people I know, it’s good in moderation.
BEST comment.
But not me, right? I’m good in extremely large, never-ending doses. I’m sure of it.
I saw this recipe and immediately thought “shrink those and you have homemade junior mints!”
I have a problem.
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.
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!
Mmmm peppermint patties are so delicous – great idea to make your own
This looks so good! Peppermint and chocolate is a match made in heaven! Thanks for also include some tips. They are very helpful.
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!