Homemade Peppermint Patties

I’m a candy addict. I like having a little after every meal; it just leaves a better taste in your mouth than pasta sauce or vegetables ever could. That’s probably why I’ve blogged this recipe 2 or 3 times in the past couple of years. But it’s so good I have to post it again.

I’ll admit I love the store-bought, corn syrup laden candy you get at grocery stores and movie theaters. Now and again though it’s fun to make your own. And it can be a great way to impress your family and friends.

I’d recommend looking for dark chocolate chips for this recipe; the bitterness of the chocolate is a nice contrast to the minty sweet filling. You can use butter in place of the coconut oil if that’s what you have on hand.

Homemade Peppermint Patties

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 0 minutes

Ingredients(Makes 24 patties):

• 2 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons agave nectar(or any liquid sweetener)
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons water
• 1 Tablespoon coconut oil, softened or melted
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 bag(12oz) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips

Method:

1. In a large bowl, mix the powdered sugar, agave nectar, coconut oil, peppermint extract, and water. Continue mixing with your hands until it comes together and forms a dough ball.
2. Take off chunks of filling from the dough ball and roll them into 3/4-inch balls. Press the balls down in between your hands and form patties.
3. Lay the patties out on a baking tray on a non-stick surface and refrigerate or freeze for 20 minutes until firm
4. Melt the chocolate in a microwave or over a double-boiler. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
5. Dip the frozen filling into the melted chocolate with a fork until the top and bottom are covered. Wipe off any excess chocolate from the bottom and lay it on the lined baking tray.
6. Refrigerate the patties for 10 minutes before removing them from the paper. Keep refrigerated when not eating.