Homemade Christmas Peppermint Patties Recipe
A festive and refreshing Homemade Christmas Peppermint Patties recipe featuring a creamy peppermint filling made from cream cheese, butter, and peppermint extract, coated with a powdery sugar sweetness and colored with holiday-inspired green and red hues. These peppermint patties are perfect for holiday gatherings or gift-giving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: About 40 peppermint patties 1x
- Category: Candy/Sweets
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons light/clear corn syrup (e.g., Karo brand)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4¼ – 5 cups powdered sugar, divided
Food Coloring
- 6 drops green liquid food coloring
- 6 drops red liquid food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the Base Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, softened cream cheese, and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy. Mix in the light corn syrup and peppermint extract thoroughly to blend all flavors well.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add 4¼ cups of powdered sugar into the cream cheese mixture, mixing continuously until a firm, pliable dough forms. Add more powdered sugar as necessary, up to 5 cups, to get the correct consistency that is not sticky and easy to handle.
- Divide and Color the Dough: Separate the dough into three portions. Leave one portion white. Add 6 drops of green liquid food coloring to one portion and knead it in until fully incorporated. Add 6 drops of red liquid food coloring to the other portion and knead thoroughly.
- Shape the Patties: Roll out each colored dough on a powdered sugar-dusted surface to about ¼ inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes or rounds using a cookie cutter or knife.
- Chill the Patties: Place the shaped patties on parchment paper-lined trays and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving or packaging.
- Optional Coating: For additional sweetness and a powdery finish, dust the patties lightly with remaining powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature to achieve a smooth mixture.
- Adjust powdered sugar quantity to get the dough to a workable consistency.
- Use liquid food coloring sparingly to avoid altering dough consistency.
- Store peppermint patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, you may add an extra ½ teaspoon peppermint extract.
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