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Homemade Peppermint Patties. Not just any Peppermint patties either…how about if I made them in the shape of footballs? Apparently there is a big game this weekend? Yeah, I wouldn’t know much about it. I will be at a swim meet. Seriously. Some genius decided Superbowl weekend is the perfect weekend for a swim meet. We will be there from morning until around 9pm. Jealous?
Don’t worry about me, and my whining. I’ve made up for not being able to go to a Superbowl party. I’ve been creating treats and snacks ALL WEEK. I’ve enjoyed my fair share of guacamole, chips and salsa, Reese’s Dip and more! And these little football truffles? Yeah, they’re almost gone too! Shhhh, don’t tell, but I saved a few for the swim coaches, to thank them for all their time (I’m sure some of them would rather be sitting in front of a TV eating nachos)!
But, back to the Peppermint patties. I found this recipe to make homemade patties on Tasty Kitchen. I slightly altered some of the ingredient amounts, and changed the preparation instructions to cut out some time for you. Originally the recipe said to make the filling. Chill it for a few hours. Then shape it and chill again for a few hours. I skipped that first chilling step with NO problems.
The inside of these candies are so soft, I would say the exact texture of a peppermint patty!
And who wouldn’t love to see a plate of these on the dessert table this weekend? Perfect to give you fresh breath after salsa, nachos and pizza!
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Ingredients
- 1 jar (7oz) marshmallow cream (Fluff)
- 10 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 5 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 pkg (16oz) chocolate Candiquik (chocolate candy coating)
- 1 cup vanilla Candiquik (almond bark)- optional for footballs
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream, butter, and extracts until fully combined. Add in powdered sugar and mix on medium speed until well blended (may take a couple minutes for it to come together).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Using about 1 Tbsp of filling, shape into a ball, then flatten it for the traditional shape. If wanting to make footballs, shape into a ball and then pinch the ends. Continue until all filling is used. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for about 3 hours (or overnight).
- Melt chocolate Candiquik according to package directions. Using a toothpick, dip frozen peppermints into the chocolate. Tap until all the excess has dripped off and place back on the parchment paper. Repeat until all peppermints have been coated. These should be set within minutes, because you are doing them while still cold. Store at room temperature in a covered container!
- If making footballs, melt vanilla Candiquik according to package directions. Pour into a small ziploc bag and cut the corner off. Pipe laces onto footballs. Sets within minutes! ENJOY!
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These are adorable! I just had a peppermint patty for lunch today and would love to start making these on my own. Thank you for the recipe and inspiration!
Eva @ Eva Bakes recently posted..Healthy fudge brownies
You’re welcome Eva! I love sharing copycat recipes, I hope you try this one!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Homemade Peppermint Patties
What a great idea! Love the little footballs
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations recently posted..White Chocolate Macadamia Cake
Thanks Regina. I wanted to do a football truffle this year, these turned out perfect!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Homemade Peppermint Patties
Funny, I just made some peppermint patties yesterday…but the football ones are so cute!
Carolyn recently posted..Roasted Garlic Chicken Soup – Low Carb and Gluten-Free
How fun Carolyn, was your recipe similar???
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Homemade Peppermint Patties
Not in the least, since mine was sugar-free. But same general idea! Still, love the football idea, that’s fantastic.
Carolyn recently posted..Roasted Garlic Chicken Soup – Low Carb and Gluten-Free
They look phenomenal and so beautiful! You have the steadiest hands to work with these little things! Such a great job on these!
Averie @ Averie Cooks recently posted..January 2013 Recipes
Thanks Averie. I can keep my hand steady for something small like this. But ask me to do a wedding cake and I’m out of my element. Totally not my deal!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Homemade Peppermint Patties
So cute! Not watching football either – not a fan! I’ll be staying in and eating all the goodies
Liz recently posted..Mixed Fruit Baked Oatmeal
Oh the football snacks. I love that table. Hehe
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Homemade Peppermint Patties
These are so cute!!! I LOVE peppermint patties!
Thanks Ali!
I love these! Peppermint Patties are one of my favorite candies. I am making something with peppermint this weekend, but now I want to just make these!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts recently posted..Thursday Things & Giveaway
Oooh, whatcha makin?? I love peppermint.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Homemade Peppermint Patties
How cute are these?! They would liven up any football spread.
Nicole @ youngbrokeandhungry recently posted..Smoky Ranch Dip
Thanks Nicole, I think so too!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Homemade Peppermint Patties
Oh my goodness so cute!!
JulieD recently posted..Cheddar Bacon Onion Sliders
Good lord, do I love a peppermint pattie. This could be….dangerous.
Sarah recently posted..Sweet Rice Pudding & Poached Pears – A Recipe
I do love peppermint patties! Those football shaped ones are simply adorable!!! At least you will have your iPad to keep you company and up to date on the score at the swim meet
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Mocha Cappuccino Puppy Chow
I love peppermint patties and these in the football shape ones are just so cute and festive.
Amy Tong recently posted..Matcha Shortbread Cookies (抹茶酥餅)for Chinese New Year 恭喜發財!
I tried to make some homemade peppermint patties last year (a different recipe) and they didn’t turn out so great. Your recipe sounds much better and your picture is amazing!
Jenn@eatcakefordinner recently posted..Copycat Panda Express Chow Mein
Thanks Jenn. They honestly taste JUST like a York. No joke.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Homemade Peppermint Patties
Saw this this morning, and they looked so good I just had to make them! Just enjoyed a couple, and the kids and hubby approve too! Now I just need to “hide” the rest so I don’t eat them all tonight! =)
Dang girl you are quick! So glad you are enjoying them, thanks for stopping back over here and letting me know, Glory!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Homemade Peppermint Patties
You have no idea how happy I am to see this (and that I have all the ingredients needed)! This is my husband’s favorite candy and he will be thrilled when I surprised him tomorrow afternoon with them! Thank you!
Kalamity Kelli recently posted..Chicken Wings Three Ways and a Bonus!
Let me know how it turns out!! Can’t wait to hear how thrilled he was about this! ENJOY.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Homemade Peppermint Patties
Oh em gee, Aimee! These patties are super cute! The boys would LOVE these for game day on Sunday. Maybe I’ll dip the footballs in red and gold chocolate for the niners
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Red Velvet Cookies n Cream Magic Bars
Oh, the Niners are playing
Hehe, I seriously would have no clue. Or what their colors are!!!
I am IN LOVE. That is all.
Ashley @ kitchen meets girl recently posted..What’s In Your Kitchen Wednesday
These look fantastic! Can’t wait to try them. Lucky you going to a swim meet, my daughter swam for 10 years. I miss it.
I think one day I may look back and say I miss it too. We have all made some great friendships through swimming!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Homemade Peppermint Patties
pinch me.
I must be dreaming. You jsut made my very favorite chocolate candy at home Aimee!! I am LOVING this and can’t wait to try them out for myself. I seriously LOVE peppermint patties and the footballs? How incredibly adorable!
sally @ sallys baking addiction recently posted..triple chocolate chip cookies.
Thanks Sally! I hope you try them and let me know how they compare to a York! I think it’s pretty close, except maybe dipping them in dark chocolate instead of chocolate coating!
I make these all the time and everyone loves them. I make mine with condensed milk and pepermint oil. I also use the wilton pepermint flavored candy melts. i am interested to try this recipe to see how different it tastes.
whaaa!? You’re crazy! This is awesome!
Aimee, these are the cutest!!! Love love!!!
That’s just wrong! Don’t the dads want to watch the game? Or do they stick the moms with meet duty? LOVE the peppermint patty footballs. OMG so cute!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Heart Healthy Chocolate Mousse
Definitely more mom’s will be there Sunday than dads. And the dad’s will be sitting in the gym with their mobile devices and laptops, haha!!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Homemade Peppermint Patties
I can’t wait to try these! My favorite dessert, and I’ve always wondered about making them myself.
Jess recently posted..Mango Yogurt Mousse
These are so much better than football cake pops; I LOVE peppermint patties
Heather @French Press recently posted..Dark Chocolate Pudding
oh man these look so good! And super fun to footballize them
marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings recently posted..What We Wore, Read, and Made Link Party: Chips and Dip Features
Heya, I found you via Tidy Mom. These are too cute! I love the footballs! My boyfriend made a vegan version of peppermint patties for me with confectioners sugar, brown rice syrup, and semi-sweet dark chocolate chips. Homemade candy is the best!
Olivia Lane recently posted..What I Wore Wednesday: The Teal Deal
Homemade candy is the best
Totally agree! Glad you popped over!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Homemade Peppermint Patties
You are so amazing!
Ashton recently posted..30 Candy Recipes
Oh YUM!!! I have a bag of slightly stale marshmallows…wonder if/how they would work.
I’m not sure, to be honest. You would need to melt them down, but once melted they aren’t the exact consistency of marshmallow cream. Maybe add some corn syrup? Let me know what you try!!
I have such a major weakness for peppermint patties! These look absolutely wonderful, Aimee!
Carol | a cup of mascarpone recently posted..limoncello mini bundt cakes with limoncello glaze
Aimee your have out done yourself this time! My kiddies will love these, putting on my to bake list! Thanks for sharing!
Pamela recently posted..Heavenly Treats Friday Features
These look amazing and oh so adorable! I am in love with your blog and all your tasty treats.
Kelly@ Here Comes the Sun recently posted..21 Game Day Recipes
They’re so cute! I love that they’re not that difficult to make.
I don’t like football but scheduling a swim meet on Super Bowl Sunday? Wow…
Erin @ Texanerin Baking recently posted..Whole Wheat Stuffed Cheese Buns
So darn cute! And delicious….
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective recently posted..2013 Annual Sponsors
OMG I don’t even like Peppermint Patties and I want to eat these. They are adorable! I’m so sorry you can’t enjoy the Superbowl; though really all your missing is a bunch of yelling at the TV.
At least in my house anyways. Oh and maybe some chili, but you could have that any old time.
Have a nice weekend!
Jess @ OnSugarMountain recently posted..Sweetheart Strawberry Fudge
Haha you crack me up! You can do any filling if you like, maybe the easy oreo truffle or a buckeye filling?
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Homemade Peppermint Patties
these are too cute! what a great recipe for the big game!
Thank you! And you could make them in a heart shape for valentine’s day too….just sayin
Oh my goodness, these are so FUN!
I want these so much. One of my fav treats. And how cute are those footballs?!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel recently posted..Cajun Chicken Pizza
So clever! And I love your presentation!
Jennifer @ Mother Thyme recently posted..White Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Dip
I could eat a dozen of these! Beautiful!
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch recently posted..Broccoli Slaw Recipe
thanks Robyn, no worries, I ate your share!
Totally love these as little footballs – almost too cute to eat!!
I’d love for you to come over and share at Finding the Pretty & Delicious Linky Party
http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/finding-the-pretty-delicious-linky-party-3/
HI, I always see your pins on Pinterest because we share a group board
Love your stuff, and hope to satisfy my sweet tooth here often! I’ve temporarily (stress on temporarily) cut back on refined sugar, but that doesn’t mean I will not indulge again one day or get my daily does of inspiration from here 
After all, I’m a sweets kind of girl 
Jen L | Tartine and Apron Strings recently posted..Market Mediterranean Pizza
Thanks for stopping by Jen! I love your blog
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
Peppermint patties are a favorite in our hose. I really want to make them ourselves!
Holly Lefevre recently posted..Mason Jar Valentine Vases (14 Days of Crafting Love)
You should totally do it!! Although, dark chocolate would be more authentic for the peppermint patties (I just didn’t want the footballs to be too dark
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
Those are seriously the cutest. thing. ever.
Thanks Ginger!! I had fun making them too!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
Oh, WOW, Yum. Seriously, York Peppermint Patties are the only candy bar I cannot pass up. And now I can make my own. Maybe that isn’t a good thing because I’m the only one in my family that like chocolate with mint, but I’m going to make them anyway. Thanks for sharing. I found you at the What’s Cookin’ Wednesday link party. Have a great day.
It can be good and bad, I completely agree!! So glad you stopped over!
Aimee– these look incredible! YUM. I’m such a peppermint patty fan…these are going on my list!
Just adorable and unique! So creative!! And I love peppermint!
Of all the candies- peppermint patties are my favorite- how didn’t I know until now that they are so easy to make- and those footballs are to die for cute. I will bookmark them for football season!!
Audra | The Baker Chick recently posted..No-Knead Crusty Artisan Bread
My ex used to make the white cream center at York Peppermint Company where they originated in York, Pa. before they were bought out by Hershey Company and moved to Mexico. He came home smelling like peppermint! lol
I love these! Was just wondering if I could substitute raspberry extract for the peppermint. I was going to make a batch of each for those that don’t care for peppermint.
I was considering making easter eggs from them…bet it would beat cadbury’s candy eggs. Using vanilla candiquick on the outside as well..and use festive pastel colors to decorate an egg shapped patty. Something to ponder..
Sounds totally cute!!!
Oooo, these look delicious! I’m thinking that I’ll have to try using melted semi-sweet chocolate chips instead of the candy coating since I haven’t been able to find peanut-free candy coating so far.
Semi sweet will work just fine, or a dark chocolate works too!
Having a hard time setting up my own page so I can like and save. i just can’t figure it out I keep trying . Instead of having to go to each recipe and download it . why can’t I just save it to a folder or my own page errrg. please. help
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