Chocolate Mint Patties
These homemade Mint Patties combine a creamy, refreshing mint filling with a rich chocolate coating for a candy that’s both simple and irresistible. They come together with just a few ingredients and are perfect for holiday trays, gifting, or satisfying a chocolate-mint craving. Keep a batch in the freezer for an easy sweet treat anytime.
Servings 60
Calories 72kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup light corn syrup
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ teaspoons mint extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- green gel food coloring start with a couple drops and add more until desired color is achieved
- 4 to 5 cups powdered sugar
- 10 ounces chocolate candy coating (Ghirardelli Melting Wafers, Almond Bark, Candiquik, etc.)
Instructions
- Combine corn syrup, butter, extract, salt, and food coloring in a medium size bowl. Stir until well combined.⅓ cup light corn syrup, 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 ½ teaspoons mint extract, ½ teaspoon salt, green gel food coloring
- Stir in 1 cup of powdered sugar at a time until mixture is too stiff to stir.4 to 5 cups powdered sugar
- Add more powdered sugar and knead mixture until it no longer sticks to your hands, adding more powdered sugar as necessary.
- Roll out between two sheets of parchment paper and refrigerate for 60-90 minutes or until firm. (Alternative method: Roll into 1-inch balls and place on trays or baking sheets lined with was or parchment paper. Flatten with a flat-bottomed cup or your hand.)
- Use a small round cutter to cut out patties.
- Melt chocolate candy coating according to package directions.10 ounces chocolate candy coating
- Dip the candies into the melted chocolate with a fork or dipping tool, tap off the extra, and place back on wax or parchment paper.
- Repeat until all candies have been coated. Let candies set up until chocolate is firm before storing in an airtight container.
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Storage Information
Mint vs. Peppermint Some of you might be thinking, "Mint?! Gross! Tastes like toothpaste!" If that's you, just use peppermint extract instead! You get the same bright, refreshing flavor that pairs perfectly with the chocolate exterior.
Chocolate Candy Coating There are a lot of great options out there when it comes to candy coating. Here are some popular ones. I definitely recommend the Ghirardelli Melting Wafers for the best flavor.
Tools and Equipment (affiliate links): Mixing Bowls | Measuring Cups | Measuring Spoons | Half Sheet Baking Sheet | Parchment Sheets | Dipping Tools | Round Cutter Set
Please see post above for more information, step-by-step process photos, recipe tips and frequently asked questions.
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Refrigerator: Keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezer: Mint Patties freeze beautifully. Store them in single layers separated by wax paper in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Mint vs. Peppermint Some of you might be thinking, "Mint?! Gross! Tastes like toothpaste!" If that's you, just use peppermint extract instead! You get the same bright, refreshing flavor that pairs perfectly with the chocolate exterior.
Chocolate Candy Coating There are a lot of great options out there when it comes to candy coating. Here are some popular ones. I definitely recommend the Ghirardelli Melting Wafers for the best flavor.
- Ghirardelli Melting Wafers
- Almond Bark
- Merckens Melting Chocolate
- Chocolate Chips + Coconut Oil: Use 2 cups of semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips with 2 to 3 teaspoons of coconut oil (or shortening) in the microwave, using 20-30 second intervals at 50% power. Melt completely before dipping.
Tools and Equipment (affiliate links): Mixing Bowls | Measuring Cups | Measuring Spoons | Half Sheet Baking Sheet | Parchment Sheets | Dipping Tools | Round Cutter Set
Please see post above for more information, step-by-step process photos, recipe tips and frequently asked questions.
Nutrition
Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg
