Vegan Peppermint Patties

By Suzanne Anderson March 24, 2023 23 mins read 98 Views

It's so easy to make Vegan Peppermint Patties at home! These easy-to-make, no-bake treats are great for gifting and holidays.

It's like biting into a peppermint patty. There's something so special about taking a bite of a peppermint patty. There's a crack in the first bite, as you cut through the chocolate layer to reveal a burst full of minty, creamy goodness in the middle. It's easy to see why peppermint and chocolat are a perfect pairing!

My Vegan Peppermint Patties will provide all the chocolatey, pepperminty goodness you'd expect. These are easy to make, with just 6 ingredients. You don't even have to heat your oven! This is a copycat recipe that you will love just as much as my Vegan Peanut Butter Cups.

Are peppermint patties vegan?

This recipe was inspired by Hershey's York Peppermint Patties. These peppermint patties contain egg whites and milk fat, so they are not vegan-friendly.

It's easy to recreate the creamy, minty, and chocolatey flavors of the original in a vegan version. My vegan peppermint pat recipe uses only 6 ingredients that you may already have in your pantry and is free from dairy and eggs.

Ingredients required (with substitutions).

Powdered Sugar - Much like buttercream frosting but with powdered sugar, the peppermint filling is sweetened and stabilized by powdered sugar.
Vegan butter You may be able use softened coconut oil (not melted), but I haven’t tried it.
Peppermint extract A small amount will go a long way, but you can always add.5 to 1 teaspoon if the peppermint flavor is too strong. For a festive touch, you could add crushed candy canes to the filling.
Coconut milk - Only use the solid white cream left over from a full fat coconut milk can. You can also use plant cream, such as my vegan Heavy Cream Substitute.
Vegan chocolate chips Almost any brand of non-dairy chips, or a chopped-up dark chocolate bar will work. Enjoy Life and Trader Joe's are my favourite vegan chocolate chip brands.
Coconut oil Stirring the melted coconut oil with the chocolate will help the coating to solidify around peppermint filling. It gives you that distinctive crackle with every bite. Refined coconut oil is used to keep the chocolate from tasting too much like coconut.

How to make vegan peppermint patties

The complete recipe and measurements are below.

In a large bowl, combine the coconut milk, vegan butter softened, powdered sugar and peppermint extract. Mix all ingredients together using an electric mixer. Start on low speed and gradually increase to medium speed.

Tip - If the dough is too moist, you can add more powdered Sugar to make it into play dough.

Take a tablespoon of peppermint "dough" and form it into a disk. Place it on a parchment-lined baking tray. Continue to make more filling.

Allow the peppermint disks to cool down until they are solid.

While you wait for the peppermint to meld, melt the coconut oil and chocolate together. This can be done in a double boiler, or in the microwave.

One peppermint patties at a time in the melted chocolate/coconut oils. Flip it over and coat all sides with a fork. Return it to the oven and bake the remaining peppermint discs.

Allow them to cool and harden again before you serve. Enjoy!

Toppers

Your homemade peppermint patties can be made even more special with the right decorations! To ensure they stick, make sure you add them right after the peppermint discs have been coated in chocolate.

Sprinkle some:

Crushed candy canes
Salt for flake
Chocolate sprinkles
Festive sprinkles
Coconut shredded
Crushed nuts

You can also finish them with extra melted chocolate, or vegan white chocolate, after they are set. There are so many options!

Tips and Tricks

If you are concerned about clumps, try sifting the powdered Sugar into the Bowl.
You can experiment with the size of your peppermint filling disks. You can make them thick or thin, wide or small, depending on your taste.
The patties will take approximately 15 minutes to set once they have been coated. They can also be frozen for 5 minutes.
The vegan peppermint patties are a great gift for family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and neighbours. You can wrap 4 to 5 peppermint patties in cellophane with a bow or tag or put a few in small gift bags.

Storing

After the chocolate layer has set, place the peppermint patties into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. If the chocolate is kept at room temperature, it will melt.

They will keep fresh for as long as 2 weeks in the refrigerator and longer in the freezer.

Want more festive vegan desserts?

Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
The Best Vegan Sugar Cookies
Vegan Pumpkin Cake Bars
Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Vegan Toffee

Vegan Peppermint Patties

It's so easy to make Vegan Peppermint Patties at home! These easy-to-make, no-bake treats are great for gifting and holidays.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep time 15 minutes

Chilling Time 1 Hour

Total Time 1 hour and 15 minutes

Servings 28 HTML4_ HTML5_ HTML5_ HTML6_ HTML7_ HTML8_ HTML9_

Calories 142 kcal

Author Nora Taylor

Ingredients

Filling with peppermint

3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons vegan butter, softened
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
4 teaspoons full-fat coconut milk The creamy white portion

Chocolate coating

2 cups vegan chocolate chips
2 tablespoons refined coconut oil

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Instructions

Add the coconut milk, powdered sugar and vegan butter to a large bowl. Mix the ingredients using a handheld mixer, or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Start on low speed and increase to medium speed. It will initially look dry and crumbly. However, it will soften over time and become a more cohesive dough. You can add more powdered sugar if it is too sticky and wet. It should feel almost like play dough. Set aside.
Place parchment paper on a baking sheet. Take about a tablespoon of the peppermint mixture, and form it into a disk. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
The patties can be kept in the fridge for up to 45 minutes or frozen for up to 15 minutes. This will allow them to harden and set.
The coconut oil and chocolate should be melted in a double boiler or in the microwave. Mix well until smooth. Allow it to cool for a few moments.
Take the patties out of the freezer or refrigerator and dip them in the chocolate mixture one at a time. Use a fork to coat each patty evenly. Reassemble the patties on the parchment-lined pan.
The pan should be returned to the freezer for five minutes to set, or in the refrigerator for fifteen minutes. Place the pan in a container and cover it with a lid. The chocolate will melt at room temperature. The chocolate will last for approximately 2 weeks in the freezer. Enjoy!

Notes

If you prefer coconut milk, you can substitute it with a plant-based cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal

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