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DIY: Homemade Peppermint Patties
Halloween is just a couple of days away, but you won’t find any spooky decorations at my house. I’m pretty much the scrooge of Halloween… I think I stopped trick or treating before I was out of grade school, and only dressed up once (in college, and it was a tie-dye t-shirt – I made myself a hippie) since then… I hate scary movies… spiders, skulls and eye balls gross me out.
However, I do find that Halloween has one redeeming quality – the candy, of course! Now that I can get behind. I haven’t done too much in the way of homemade candy lately, and I thought the upcoming holiday would be a good excuse.
I went through a serious York Peppermint Pattie phase about 10 years ago. I loved how refreshing the combination of peppermint and dark chocolate was, plus I loved that those little patties had a smidgen of the calories of a legit candy bar. Making them at home has been on my to-do list for a long time, and I’m glad I finally got around to making them. These homemade peppermint patties are so easy to make, and I couldn’t get over the fact that they taste EXACTLY like their namesake.
The filling for the peppermint patties comes together quickly and is chilled briefly before being rolled out and cut into rounds. The round are frozen, then dipped in dark chocolate and left to set up for about an hour.
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I took a couple tastes of the filling after I had mixed it, and thought it tasted good, but it wasn’t until it was rolled out and covered in dark chocolate that the familiar taste hit me. I really was stunned at what a perfect copycat recipe this is! I used 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract in the filling, which I thought was good and mild. If you enjoy a bigger punch of peppermint flavor, I would bump it up just a bit, and I’ve indicated that in the recipe below.
If you tend to eschew Halloween like me but don’t want to totally neglect the holiday, homemade candy is your answer! It also goes without saying that these homemade peppermint patties would make a most excellent Christmas treat, both for holiday cookie trays and gift-giving.
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A homemade rendition of York Peppermint Patties.
- 7½
cups
powdered sugar
(sifted)
- ⅓
cup
evaporated milk
- ⅓
cup
light corn syrup
- 3
tablespoons
refined coconut oil
- 1 to 1½
teaspoons
peppermint extract
- 24
ounces
dark chocolate
(finely chopped)
Using an electric mixer on low speed, beat together the powdered sugar, evaporated milk, corn syrup, coconut oil and peppermint extract until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough in two and form into disks, then wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Sprinkle a clean work surface with powdered sugar, place one of the disks on the surface, sprinkle the top with powdered sugar, and roll out to a ¼-inch thickness. Using a 1⅞-inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles and place on the prepared baking sheet. Gather scraps and re-roll and cut additional circles until no more dough remains. Repeat with the second disk of dough. Place the baking sheet in the freezer until the rounds are firm, at least 30 minutes or overnight.
When ready to dip the patties, place the finely chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl placed over a small saucepan of barely simmering water. Stir occasionally with a rubber spatula until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Remove from the heat.
Working with one round at a time, dip into the chocolate using a fork and allow any excess chocolate to drip off before returning the patty to the parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with all of the peppermint rounds and allow to set at room temperature, about 1 hour. The homemade peppermint patties can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Nutritional values are based on one pattie
Calories: 167kcal
Fat: 6g
Saturated fat: 4g
Sodium: 6mg
Potassium: 102mg
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 22g
Protein: 1g
Vitamin A: 0.2%
Calcium: 1.5%
Iron: 9.1%
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Sounds great. Peppermint patties are Pap’s favorite. Sometimes I surprise him with a York patty when he has to wait for me while I run into the store. Eases the wait.
Oh I love peppermint patties and those look amazing! How on earth did you dip them so beautifully? Whenever I dip anything in chocolate it looks ridiculous, can’t seem to get the perfect look! :) I’m a halloween scrooge too and dislike everything scary about it, just the candy is okay by me, of course!
I am just guessing that your problem is that the chocolate look very streaky? Or maybe it gets “feet” on the bottom (an unsightly disk of extra chocolate on the bottom)? The former problem is eliminated by tempering the chocolate. If that is too much of a hassle, you can add shortening to the chocolate, which will also work to prevent streaking. The extra chocolate on the bottom can be eliminated if you set the candies on a baking rack right after dipping, so the excess chocolate drips off. (Don’t forget to put waxed paper under the rack first to spare yourself the cleanup!) I hope this helps!
If I cannot temper the chocolate, you suggested adding Crisco, but, how much? They dont have double boilers here in Mexico, nor Crisco, but a friend brought me a can from Nebraska. I would love to make these today. They dont have coconut oil here either. Suggestions? Anybody?? Help!!!
Question…. instead of dividing the dough into disks and cutting with a cookie cutter, why not make a few long round logs (the size desired for the patties) then just cut into slices?
Hi Tamela, You could do that if you’d like. I’d make sure that the log is rolled tight and smooth so you don’t end up with cracks or pockets in the filling; rolling it out accomplishes this.
Good to know, thank you for your response! :o)
These patties are like little perfect saucers! I’m definitely a sucker for peppermint patties. My weakness is either peanut butter and chocolate or mint and chocolate!
Oh my, I am in heaven! Peppermint Patties are my favorites! When I was on Weight Watchers I could eat 3 of the mini ones a day and I did. It got me through the weight loss! Thank you for this recipe! Pinned!
I do love peppermint patties and I can only imagine how good a homemade one would be! This recipe looks like an easy way to find that out!
I love york patties and I’m sure a homemade version is 10x better! These look great!
Can I use regular milk instead of evaporated milk or will that change the flavor or texture?
Thanks
Debbie
Hi Debbie, Regular milk will alter the consistency; I would stick with evaporated milk.
Ah… Thank you
Oh my gosh, I LOVE peppermint patties!!! I craved them constantly with my second pregnancy and even though my precious baby girl is four, the craving for these things still hasn’t gone away! It may be dangerous for me to actually be able to make these whenever I want!
I’m not a big fan of Halloween either, the candy is the only perk. :) These look great!
These look fantastic. Just wondering about how many the recipe makes?
Hi Nancy, The yield is listed at the top of the recipe, along with the prep time and total time.
Thanks so much and apols for not seeing that initially.
No problem!
I absolutely love making candy! These look just like the real thing and I bet they taste even better.
Mmm my mom loves peppermint patties! I’ll have to make these for her :)
Wooow, they look like after eight and i love everything with mint!
I willl make them soon, cool idea!
I love peppermint patties so this recipe will be on my list to make very soon.
I have to say I totally agree with you about Halloween. When I was a kid, it was simply one…no over the top house decorations, no adults dressing up at work for the day. It was a fun day for young kids to dress up and collect candy. Seriously, Halloween candy appeared in my local grocery stores in August and Christmas things have been in stores for at least a couple of weeks. Holidays seem to commercial juggernauts that are way out of control. Ugh…I guess I am a scrooge too!
I have a tree nut allergy in my house so I cant use coconut oil. Is there something I can substitue for it?
Hi Laura, I would substitute vegetable shortening if you cannot use the coconut oil.
Best candy recipe ever – thank you!!!! I am a total YPP addict… can’t wait to try your recipe!
I cannot wait to try making these. They look amazing!!!!
What is refined coconut oil?
Hi Lisa, It is coconut oil that has been stripped of its natural odors, so you get the benefit of coconut oil without the taste. I find this in the baking aisle at my grocery store.
Is there an alternative oil that can be used like canola? I ask because I don’t use coconut oil and would rather not purchase for so little. I know it has different properties (temperature to harden, etc.) so wanted to ask. I do have some (gasp!) Crisco… Any guidance would be appreciated, I love peppermint patties!!!
Hi Marne, I would not recommend a liquid oil; if you need to make a substitution, I would use vegetable shortening (Crisco).
Thank you! Sorry, I see you answered this for someone else already. I appreciate all you do for us in creating a fantastic blog. It’s one of my faves, though being a Pittsburgh native helps. Go Pens!
Hi,
Canola is NOT a healthy oil. STAY clear of that stuff.. Coconut oil has many health benefits .. Ditch the cancer stuff (Canola Oil) and get some healing oil in your body..
Funnily enough it depends on where you are. In other countries rapeseed oil is sold as healthy (particularly when ‘organic’ and ‘cold-pressed’), just like coconut oil is. I can’t help but feel it’s largely marketing, for both.
https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/coconut-oil/
You’re giving York a run for their money! These things look totally spot-on perfect! And I can almost taste the minty-ness from here! Pinned :)
I love pepper mint patties could you tell me what is refind coconut oil is and where can i get it Thank you
Coconut oil in the baking/cooking dept. Usually found with the oils. Mine came from the health food store. Hope that helps