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homemade peppermint candy

Peppermint filling wrapped in sweet chocolate; homemade Peppermint Patties are easier than you thought. Skip the store bought candies and try this recipe!
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 60
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 7 ounce marshmallow cream (Fluff) 1 jar
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 5.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 package Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers 16 ounce
  • 8 ounce Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers optional for footballs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat marshmallow cream, butter, and extracts until fully combined. Add in powdered sugar and mix on medium speed until well blended (may take a couple minutes for it to come together).
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Using about 1 tablespoon of filling, shape into a ball, then flatten it for the traditional shape. If wanting to make footballs, shape into a ball and then pinch the ends. Continue until all filling is used. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for about 2 hours (or overnight).
  3. Melt Ghirardelli chocolate wafers according to package directions. Using a toothpick, dip frozen peppermints into the chocolate. Tap until all the excess has dripped off and place back on the parchment paper. Repeat until all peppermints have been coated. These should set within minutes because you are doing them while still cold.
  4. If making footballs, melt white chocolate according to package directions. Pour into a small ziploc bag and cut a tiny corner off. Pipe laces onto footballs. Sets within minutes! ENJOY!

Notes

Store at room temperature in a covered container!