I’ve become slightly obsessed with learning to make all of my favorite candies at home. I’m not a big fan of the ingredient lists on most of the store-bought versions, and to be honest, they just don’t taste quite as good lately. But my homemade peppermint patties recipe knocks it out of the park if I do say so myself. These patties are quick and easy to make with pantry staple ingredients, and they’re even better than the real thing. They’re super fun and festive for the holidays or all year round.

Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe
I love York Peppermint Patties, so learning to make them at home felt like a no-brainer. I’ve tried my hand at all kinds of truffles, and these ones are super easy. Made with just 4 simple ingredients (sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, powdered sugar, and dark chocolate), these sweet and minty treats are crazy easy to make.
While you can certainly enjoy them all year round (I surely do), they’re the best around the holiday season! I usually find myself making the most homemade candy around Christmas, and it’s even more fun when that candy has a tasty peppermint flavor.
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How to Store
Store leftover peppermint patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Enjoy straight from the freezer or let thaw slightly at room temperature.
Tips for Success
- When making the filling, I used the paddle attachment, but mixer beaters will work too. I have made these using a fork, although as the filling thickens, it is very hard to combine.
- Don’t try to rush the drying process. It may take some patience, but you really need to let the patties dry so their consistency is perfect.
- You can substitute 3 cups of semisweet chocolate chips, mixed with 1 tsp vegetable oil, to dip the patties. I prefer melting chocolate because it sets faster. Using chocolate chips will result in a slightly softer shell coating.
- While dark chocolate is my personal favorite and the most traditional to use here, you can really substitute it for any chocolate you’d like.
- Package these patties up in cute baggies or festive tins around the holiday season. They make adorable gifts!
Top Reader Review
- I really enjoyed this recipe. Everything was really easy to follow… They are in the fridge now (so the chocolate will harden) but I tasted one and boom–peppermint yumminess!! Thanks for the recipe!!” -Samantha
Peppermint Patties Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 24 ounces dark melting chocolate
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Stand Mixer
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, beat together the sweetened condensed milk, extract, and half of the powdered sugar.¾ cup sweetened condensed milk, 2 teaspoons peppermint extract, 4 cups powdered sugar
- Once it becomes a paste, add in the remaining powdered sugar. Continue beating together until it is no longer wet. It will thicken and become a stiff dough. It should be completely dry without being sticky.
- Spoon a tablespoon of filling and roll into a ball. Place each ball onto parchment paper, and then press down to shape into a round patty, about ¼-inch in thickness.
- Allow the patties to sit at room temperature to dry out, for 2-3 hours.
- Once the patties are done drying, in a medium bowl, microwave half of the dark chocolate for about 90 seconds. Stir the chocolate until it is smooth and creamy. If the chocolate is not completely melted, return the bowl to the microwave and add an additional 30 seconds as needed.24 ounces dark melting chocolate
- Using a fork, dip the patties, one at a time, into the melted chocolate, completely covering each piece. Gently return the dipped patty to the parchment paper until the chocolate sets. Repeat with remaining patties and chocolate.
Notes
How to Make Peppermint Patties Step-by-Step
Mix the Patties: In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, beat together ¾ cup of sweetened condensed milk, 2 teaspoons of peppermint extract, and 2 cups of powdered sugar.
Thicken the Patties: Once it becomes a paste, add in the remaining 2 cups of powdered sugar. Continue beating together until it is no longer wet. It will thicken and become a stiff dough. It should be completely dry without being sticky.
Shape and Dry the Patties: Spoon a tablespoon of filling and roll into a ball. Place each ball onto parchment paper, and then press down to shape it into a round patty, about ¼-inch in thickness. Allow the patties to sit at room temperature to dry out, for 2-3 hours.
Dip the Patties: Once the patties are done drying, in a medium bowl, microwave 12 ounces of dark melting chocolate for about 90 seconds. Stir the chocolate until it is smooth and creamy. If the chocolate is not completely melted, return the bowl to the microwave and add an additional 30 seconds as needed. Using a fork, dip the patties, one at a time, into the melted chocolate, completely covering each piece. Gently return the dipped patty to the parchment paper until the chocolate sets. Repeat with remaining patties and 12 ounces of chocolate.
I really enjoyed this recipe. Everything was really easy to follow.
I added the last 2 cups of powdered sugar one at a time then eventually just kneaded it like dough (w/out a mixer, the dough was just trying to kill my spatula). They are in the fridge now (so the chocolate will harden) but I tasted one and boom–peppermint yumminess!!
I will note that because it is all sugar, it’s a lot sweeter than actual York. But it worked out b/c the sweetness of one is enough to kill the craving of many lol
Thanks for the recipe!!
So glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for sharing!!