Description
Indulge in the festive magic of No Bake Christmas Peppermint Patties! These delightful treats feature a creamy mint filling enveloped in rich dark chocolate, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With no baking required, they are easy to whip up and can be made ahead of time. Whether shared with loved ones or savored solo, these peppermint patties will add a sweet touch to your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Clear and clean your kitchen counter. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar, cocoa powder, softened butter, and peppermint extract until smooth and dough-like.
- Shape into Patties: Roll small amounts of dough into balls and flatten them to about 1/4 inch thick. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Chill: Refrigerate the patties for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt the Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth.
- Dip and Set: Using forks or toothpicks, dip each patty into the melted chocolate until fully coated. Return to parchment paper to set; refrigerate if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg