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Tasty Peppermint Chocolate Circles

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Combine powdered sugar with butter and peppermint until creamy. Flatten out, cut into rounds, cool until solid. Cover in melted dark chocolate, add crushed mint pieces on top. Cool in fridge. Creates wonderful holiday snacks that taste better than store versions.

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Updated on Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:35:40 GMT
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Want to whip up incredible homemade mint chocolate treats? These delightful minty bites are way simpler to make than you might guess! If you're hungry for that refreshing mint and chocolate combination or need a perfect handmade gift, this guide walks you through creating these tempting goodies right at home.

Benefits of Homemade Versions

Have you ever munched on a mint patty and wondered if you could create them yourself? Good news—you totally can! These DIY treats aren't just tasty - they're actually enjoyable to prepare. There's also something extra meaningful about giving someone a box of candies you made from scratch. Once you try making these cool, minty snacks, you'll forget all about the packaged ones.

Ingredients List

  • Powdered Sugar: 4 cups, fully sifted for perfectly smooth centers
  • Evaporated Milk: 3 tablespoons to get that silky consistency
  • Light Corn Syrup: 3 tablespoons which binds everything nicely
  • Coconut Oil: 2 tablespoons, softened until creamy
  • Peppermint Oil: 1/4 teaspoon (or swap with 1 teaspoon extract)
  • Dark Chocolate: 12 ounces premium quality for coating
  • Candy Canes: 2-3 smashed (if desired) for garnish

Creating Your Sweet Treats

Prepare Your Filling
Combine powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, coconut oil, and peppermint until the mixture feels similar to modeling clay. If it sticks too much, sprinkle in extra powdered sugar.
Form Your Base
Divide the mixture in two, wrap with plastic, and cool for 30 minutes. This step makes handling so much easier!
Flatten and Shape
Sprinkle powdered sugar on your work surface, flatten the dough to 1/4-inch thickness, then cut circles. A small round cutter or bottle cap works perfectly.
Chill Thoroughly
Stick those rounds in the freezer for 30 minutes - this step is essential for smooth chocolate coating!
Prepare Chocolate
Gently melt your chocolate in the microwave, giving it a stir every half minute. Take your time - rushed melting ruins chocolate!
Coat and Top
Lower each frozen piece into chocolate using a fork. Gently tap away extra chocolate, place on parchment, and sprinkle with candy cane bits for a festive touch.
Cool Completely
Allow them to harden for about an hour at room temperature. It's hard to wait, but totally worth it!

Unique Qualities

Making candy at home brings a special kind of joy. Your kitchen gets filled with that wonderful mint aroma, and you can adjust exactly how minty or sweet they turn out. Plus, homemade ones taste much fresher and creamier than anything pre-packaged.

Mastering the Filling

The real trick to outstanding mint patties comes down to that smooth center. It needs to be sturdy enough to handle but soft enough to melt when eaten. When your mix seems too sticky, just work in more powdered sugar. If it's crumbly, a tiny bit of milk will smooth things out.

Simple Chocolate Coating

Don't worry about the coating process! Here's a handy trick: keep your patties ice-cold and your chocolate just melted. Dunk with a fork, tap off the drips, and slide onto parchment. And if things get messy? Well, that's why taste-testing exists!

Beautiful Presentation

These sweet treats deserve proper display! Put parchment in a nice container, arrange them carefully, and add a colorful ribbon. They work wonderfully as gifts - assuming you don't gobble them all first!

Storage Tips

Keep your treats in the fridge up to seven days (though they'll probably vanish before then!). Need to make them ahead? They can stay in the freezer for a full month. Just let them thaw in your fridge when you're craving a cool minty snack.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I use different mint?

Regular extract works too. It's milder than oil though. Add tiny amounts. Sample as you mix. Too much can't be undone.

→ How to melt chocolate properly?

Use quick microwave bursts. Mix thoroughly between. Keep water away. Don't leave unattended. Taking your time works best.

→ How to store them?

Refrigerator works great. Seal them tightly. They'll last several weeks. Layer with parchment. If anyone leaves them uneaten!

→ Can I make them thicker?

Don't flatten as much. Keep diameter consistent though. They'll still dip nicely. You might use extra chocolate. Cooling takes more time.

→ What if I don't have a cookie cutter?

A drinking cup works too. Hand-shaping is fine. Maintain uniform size. Whatever's handy. Taste stays delicious.

→ What if they're too soft?

Add extra sugar. Reduce butter if needed. Cool them longer. Keep everything cold. Fixes the problem quickly.

→ Can I transport them?

Transport them chilled. Use containers with walls. Put paper between layers. Consider a cold pack. Maybe bring backup sweets.

→ How to make them quicker?

Quick freezing helps. Get ingredients ready. Dip them fast. They still need setting time. The wait's worth it.

→ Can I make larger amounts?

Doubling works well. You'll need extra room. Allow more cooling time. Keep ingredients cold. They make lovely gifts.

→ How to add more mint flavor?

Add gradually. Concentrated stuff works best. Sample continuously. Too much can't be fixed. Fresh mint makes nice garnish.

→ Why isn't my chocolate smooth?

Melt more gradually. Mix more frequently. Filter out any chunks. Maybe start over. Worth doing correctly.

→ Why are my centers sticky?

Add more powdered sugar. Cool them longer. Work with cool hands. Sprinkle sugar on surface. Being patient really helps.

Conclusion

Enjoyed these? Give mint cookies a shot next. Or try chocolate mint bark. Both make wonderful presents.

Fresh Mint Chocolate Circles

Christmas time came around and I needed fast gifts. Whipped up these minty bites while handling gift wrapping. My home filled with chocolate and mint scents, and everyone received something handcrafted this season!

Prep Time
165 Minutes
Cook Time
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Total Time
165 Minutes
By: Sophia

Category: Sweet Delights

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 50 mint discs

Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

01 7 ½ cups (855 g) sifted confectioner's sugar.
02 ⅓ cup canned milk.
03 ⅓ cup clear corn syrup.
04 3 tablespoons coconut oil, soft or liquified.
05 ¼ teaspoon peppermint essential oil (food-grade) or 1 teaspoon peppermint flavoring.
06 1 ½ pounds (680 g) chopped dark or semi-sweet baking chocolate.
07 Smashed peppermint candy pieces for topping, if wanted.

Instructions

Step 01

Using low speed, mix the confectioner's sugar, canned milk, clear corn syrup, coconut oil, and peppermint together in a big bowl until everything's blended well.

Step 02

Make the mixture into two flat circles, wrap them in plastic, and stick them in the fridge for 30 minutes to get firm.

Step 03

Spread lots of confectioner's sugar on your counter or some parchment. Take out one dough circle, put it down, and dust more sugar on top.

Step 04

Roll the dough until it's about 1/4-inch thick and use a 1 7/8-inch cutter or something close to that size to make rounds.

Step 05

Bunch up any leftover pieces and roll them out again. Do the same thing with the second circle of dough.

Step 06

Put the cut circles on baking sheets lined with parchment and freeze them until they're hard, about 30 minutes or leave them overnight if you want.

Step 07

Put the chocolate chunks in a microwave at half power and stir after each minute until it's smooth and mostly melted.

Step 08

Take each frozen circle with a fork and dunk it in the melted chocolate. Tap the fork on the bowl to get rid of extra chocolate. Wipe the fork bottom on the bowl edge and carefully slide the coated circle onto parchment paper.

Step 09

Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy on top if you'd like.

Step 10

Wait about an hour for the chocolate to completely harden at room temp. Once hard, keep the patties in your fridge until you're ready to eat them.

Notes

  1. You might need to tweak how much peppermint you add based on how strong you like it. Try the filling before you roll it out and add more if needed.
  2. Another idea is to mix a bit of peppermint into the chocolate coating too for even more minty taste.

Tools You'll Need

  • Big mixing bowl.
  • Hand or stand mixer.
  • Kitchen film wrap.
  • Baking paper.
  • Roller for dough.
  • Round cookie cutter (1 7/8-inch).
  • Microwave-safe container.
  • Metal fork.
  • Cookie sheets.
  • Flat knife (if needed for moving patties).

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Milk products.
  • Soy (possibly in chocolate with soy lecithin).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: ~
  • Total Fat: ~
  • Total Carbohydrate: ~
  • Protein: ~