Recipe
You'd Never Guess These Peppermint Patties are Vegan
Contrary to popular belief, it's not as hard to be vegan during the holiday season. With the perfect combination of rich dark chocolate covering a soft and gooey peppermint center, these vegan peppermint patties are the perfect treat for the holidays.
Not only are they vegan, they're also free of the top 8 allergens, making them perfect for nearly anyone to enjoy. Make this recipe for your next holiday cookie exchange or wrap some up and give them as a gift to the vegan in your life.
Vegan Peppermint Patties
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 30
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- optional: crushed candy canes
Step 1
Combine the melted coconut oil, corn syrup, and peppermint extract in a bowl.
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Step 2
Slowly begin adding the powdered sugar to the wet ingredients. Begin mixing everything together (it is easiest to use your hands for this) until it comes together.
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Step 3
Continue mixing and kneading with your hands until a uniform ball is made. The heat from your hands will help make it easier to stay together.
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Step 4
Using your hands or a cookie scooper, form small patties and place on a cookie sheet covered with wax paper.
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Step 5
In a microwave-safe bowl, add the shortening and chocolate chips. Microwave on high for about 1 minute and stir. Continue this until the chips are completely melted.
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Step 6
Using a fork, place the patties in the chocolate, making sure they are completely coated, and place them back on the cookie sheet.
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Step 7
While the chocolate coating is still wet, sprinkle the patties with crushed candy canes if desired.
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Step 8
Place the cookie sheet in the freezer and allow the chocolate to fully harden before eating.
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