Peppermint Patties
From crocwoman 16 years ago
- - to make
- Serves 20
This recipe is very time consuming, but very good to make at Christmas or other special occasion
Ingredients
- 1 egg shopping list
- 4 c powered sugar (icing sugar) shopping list
- 1/3 c corn syrup (light) shopping list
- 1/2 tsp pepperemint extract shopping list
- cornstarch for dusting shopping list
- 1 16 oz bag chocolate chips shopping list
How to make it
- In a med. bowl beat egg white until it is stiff and forms peaks
- Slowly add the sugar using an electric mixer
- Add the corn syrup and peppermint extract
- Knead mixture with your hands until it has the smooth consistency of dough
- Using a rolling pin dust with cornstarch and roll out dough 1/4 inch thick
- Punch out circles of peppermint dough using a cutter or can with a diameter of about 2-21/2 inches
- Place in fridge to firm up(45 mins.)
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave set on high for 2 mins. stirring halfway through the heating time
- Drop each patty into the chocolate and coat completely
- Using 2 forks(one in each hand) lift out of the chocolate and place on wax paper
- Chill peppermint patties until firm (about 30 mins)
- Makes about 20 patties
The Rating
Reviewed by 3 people-
Thank you so much for your recipe! I can't wait to make these for the upcoming holidays!
annieamie
in Los Angeles loved it
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Of all the times for me to be out of icing sugar! I will definitely be making these. My hubby loves chocolate and mint. Thanks.
michelle73
in Melville loved it
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These are awesome! I made them small and ended up with a whole bunch of them. These will become a Christmas must around here. Thanks.
michelle73
in Melville loved it
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