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Homemade Peppermint Patties
Simple soft, sweetened mint candy covered in chocolate for a delicious, easy peppermint patty candy ** Tip - Melt the chocolate in a small crock pot slowly on warm, This will help keep the chocolate smooth and workable when dipping your cherries.
Ingredients
2½ cups powdered sugar
2 T. corn syrup
1½ T. water
1-2 t. peppermint extract
1 T. coconut oil or shortening
pinch of salt
Chocolate Almond Bark for coating
Instructions
1. Beat 2 cups powdered sugar with the rest of the ingredients in a mixer with the paddle attachment until smooth. Add the remaining ½ cup of powdered sugar slowly, mixing until smooth and relatively firm.
2. Shape into a log, 1½ inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze. You can keep frozen for a long time.
3. To finish the candy, slice the log into ¼ inch thick rounds, reshape as needed and refreeze on a waxed paper lined cookie sheet while you melt the chocolate.
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4. Using a plastic fork with the middle tines snapped off, dip the frozen patties in chocolate, flipping once and shaking off the excess. Set them on waxed paper to harden. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes if you want.
The patties can be stored in the refrigerator for a few weeks.
* You can refrigerate them after the room temp resting period for longer storage.
5-Ingredient Peppermint Patties
Inside-Out Peppermint Patties - creamy chocolate on the inside, white mint coating on the outside
Easy Christmas Peppermint Patties - no Chocolate coating required
4 Ingredients-Gluten Free Peppermint Patties
Ingredients
2½ cups powdered sugar
2 T. corn syrup
1½ T. water
1-2 t. peppermint extract
1 T. coconut oil or shortening
pinch of salt
Chocolate Almond Bark for coating
Instructions
1. Beat 2 cups powdered sugar with the rest of the ingredients in a mixer with the paddle attachment until smooth. Add the remaining ½ cup of powdered sugar slowly, mixing until smooth and relatively firm.
2. Shape into a log, 1½ inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze. You can keep frozen for a long time.
3. To finish the candy, slice the log into ¼ inch thick rounds, reshape as needed and refreeze on a waxed paper lined cookie sheet while you melt the chocolate.
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4. Using a plastic fork with the middle tines snapped off, dip the frozen patties in chocolate, flipping once and shaking off the excess. Set them on waxed paper to harden. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes if you want.
The patties can be stored in the refrigerator for a few weeks.
* You can refrigerate them after the room temp resting period for longer storage.
5-Ingredient Peppermint Patties
Inside-Out Peppermint Patties - creamy chocolate on the inside, white mint coating on the outside
Easy Christmas Peppermint Patties - no Chocolate coating required
4 Ingredients-Gluten Free Peppermint Patties
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