Creamy Peppermint Patties Recipe

Creamy Peppermint Patties Recipe Creamy Peppermint Patties Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

These smooth chocolate candies fill the bill for folks who like a little sweetness after a meal but don't want a full serving of rich dessert. -Donna Gonda, North Canton, Ohio

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Creamy Peppermint Patties Recipe
  • Prep: 40 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 24 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 9 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons shortening

Directions

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and extract until smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating well.
  • Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten into patties.Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
  • In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Dip patties in melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off; place on waxed paper until set. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 275 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 33 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Peppermint Patties in Taste of Home December/January 2003, p31

Sweet White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2013 by DoggieMom2

I make these often for holidays. They can also be frozen. Very easy to prepare and they are delectable!

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2012 by MommyJJ92

These are delicious! I also had to double the chocolate, but had no problems with them falling apart. I used a fork to dip them.

Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2012 by Nicksmom1

I make these every year at Christmas, sometimes I use cookie cutters to make differnet shapes. Have to agree with the other comments reagrding coating process, I usually freeze before coating but havent really perfected a surefire way yet. Still, these are really yummy and easy to make!

Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2012 by abreendre

These are good, but I always need more chocolate chips and shortening to coat all the wafers. I also reheat the chocolate if it cools down too much.

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2012 by shortytalk

this is so easy to make...it taste like a york peppermint patty...wow

Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by didee

It's almost impossible to "dip" these, Instead I roll them, flatten them onto wax paper, then I put the cookie sheet in the freezer. Then I take an offset spatula and spread the choc. onto the top side, then I remove from freezer, flip them over and do the same. Yes it's work but imo these cannot be "dipped" no matter what you do, they just tend to fall apart.

diane

Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2011 by buttercupbaker

I make this every year...I triple the peppermint extract it calls for. I also split the batch and do half with green food color and half with red.

Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2011 by krisody

Substitute dark choc. turns out great

Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2011 by mwalker21

If you like Peppermint patties, you will love this easy recipe.

Please note, I mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a mixer, which makes the filling perfect. Also, I double the chocolate for dipping with a little left over for pretzels~

Reviewed on Jul. 01, 2011 by Lindalee73

Very good; several compliments.

 
 

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