You are going to love how easy it is to make York Peppermint Patties at home with this easy copycat candy recipe. These sweet treats are so delicious you’ll have a hard time keeping your family from gobbling them all up.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Copycat York Peppermint Patties, Homemade York Peppermint Patties, York Peppermint Patties
In a medium-sized bowl add powdered sugar, corn syrup, butter, and peppermint extract. Blend with a mixer until smooth.
Portion the mint candy into bite-sized balls. Refrigerate the balls for about 20 minutes.
When you ready to dip the patties, press them with the bottom of a glass.
In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening. Stir to combine.
Drop the peppermint patties into the melted chocolate, flip over, and then place the dipped peppermint patties on either a silicone mat or waxed paper to dry.
Store these in an airtight container.
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Recipe Tips
If you do not want to use vegetable shortening, you may substitute coconut oil or butter. Vegetable shortening gives the best results.