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 a peppermint patty? ›

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

What is in the center of a peppermint patty? ›

Dark chocolate shells surround a creamy, soft peppermint filling in these Homemade Peppermint Patties that are 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!

How is a York peppermint patty made? ›

How are YORK Peppermint Patties made? YORK Peppermint Patties are made from dark chocolate which covers a round, white granular peppermint mixture. Initially, each pattie had to pass the "snap test." If it didn't break clean down the middle, it wasn't packaged for sale.

Can I substitute peppermint oil for peppermint extract? ›

If you can't find peppermint extract, there are a few substitutions that work just as well. For 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, substitute: 1/4 teaspoon peppermint oil (make sure it is edible)

Do peppermint patties have eggs? ›

One of my favorite candy bars has always been peppermint patties. The ingredients in York Peppermint Patties include egg whites and milk.

What is another name for peppermint patty? ›

except study. She's more sensitive than she lets on and speaks out loudly against any unfair treatment of herself or others. Her adoring father refers to her as his “Rare Gem.” Peppermint Patty's real name is Patricia Reichardt.

What's the deal with peppermint patty? ›

Peppermint Patty is noted for her persistent habit of profoundly misunderstanding basic concepts and ideas that most people would consider obvious, then blindly ignoring any counsel against her latest fixation which leads to ultimately embarrassing situations for which she blames those who warned her.

Do peppermint patties have milk? ›

York Peppermint Patties (made by the Hershey Company) are not vegan. They include dairy ingredients like milk and milk fat, as well as egg whites in the list of ingredients. That's why we just had to make and share our vegan version free from animal products with all of you!

Why is peppermint patty called sir? ›

When they first met at summer camp in 1971, Marcie mistook Peppermint Patty for a boy, which is why she called her “sir.” By the time she learned Patty was a girl, she was so used to calling her “sir” that she never stopped. It's probably sheer force of habit.

Are peppermint patties good for digestion? ›

Menthol and methyl salicylate, the main ingredients in peppermint, have antispasmodic effects, with calming effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Several studies support the use of peppermint for indigestion and irritable bowel syndrome.

Do YORK Peppermint Patties need to be refrigerated? ›

They will keep about a week well-covered in the refrigerator (maybe a bit longer, although they taste the best/freshest within a week in my opinion). The peppermint patties can be frozen for longer – probably a month or so.

Are Patty and peppermint patty the same? ›

Schulz. Patty was formerly a major character whose role was reduced in later years; she never developed a distinct personality like Lucy or Sally. She is sometimes confused with Peppermint Patty, a different and later character with a similar name.

Are peppermint patties made with dark chocolate? ›

Our rich dark chocolate surrounds a smooth, minty center. You'll receive 7 oz of peppermint patties per order.

Are peppermint patties a healthy candy? ›

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 is peppermint ice cream made of? ›

Milk, Cream, Sugar, Skim Milk, Corn Syrup, Peppermint Chips (Sugar, Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Peppermint Oil, Bue #1, Red #40, Turmeric [Color], Soy Lecithin), Whey, Stabilizer (Mono and Diglycerides, Carob Bean Gum, Cellulose Gum and Carrageenan), Peppermint Oil.

What is junior mint filling made of? ›

The History of Junior Mints:

Ingredients: Sugar, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate Processed with Alkali, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin-An Emulsifier, Vanillin-An Artificial Flavor), Corn Syrup, Confectioner's Glaze, Food Starch-Modified, Peppermint Oil, Invertase (An Enzyme). Egg and Milk May Be Present.

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