peppermint patties

Sterlington, LA
Updated on May 18, 2013

This is a different kind of candy. We usually make it on our candy making day during the Christmas holidays.

prep time
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 24 pieces

Ingredients

  • 1 pound peppermint candy, crushed
  • 1 pound white almond bark
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

How To Make peppermint patties

  • Step 1
    Melt bark in top of double boiler.
  • Step 2
    Mix the crushed peppermints and peppermint extract into the melted almond bark.
  • Step 3
    Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper.
  • Step 4
    A fancier version: Take two miniature peppermint candy canes and make a heart shape. Spoon or pipe candy coating into centers of hearts to fill spaces.

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Category: Candies
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Sugar

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