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peppermint patties

Homemade peppermint patties with rich chocolate coating and mint-flavored filling.
Prep Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream, butter, and extracts until fully combined. Add in powdered sugar and mix on medium speed until well blended.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Using about 1 tablespoon of filling, shape into a ball, then flatten for traditional shape, or pinch ends for football shape. Freeze for about 2 hours.
  3. Melt dark chocolate wafers according to package directions. Dip frozen peppermint centers into the chocolate and set on parchment paper. Chill until set.
  4. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
  5. If making footballs, melt white chocolate and pipe laces onto coated peppermint patties. Chill until set.

Notes

Enjoy making and sharing these homemade peppermint patties!