These little Homemade Peppermint Pattie Candies are really easy to make and require only a few ingredients.
If you are looking for a nice little candy to give your guest or adorn your holiday table, this is it.
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Don’t they make a pretty addition to your holiday table?
I found this recipe in one of those cookbooks you find at the grocery store during the holiday season. Sometimes they are really loaded with wonderful recipes. This book is from 2000. I have been making this Peppermint Candy for my family all these years. I hope your family will enjoy it also.
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp. water
- 3 Tbsp. Light corn syrup
- ¼ tsp. peppermint extract (I prefer Watkins brand)
- Food coloring, if desired
- Line several sheet pans with waxed paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water and corn syrup.
- Cook over low heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth, stirring frequently.
- Remove saucepan from heat and stir in extract.
- If using food coloring, separate into bowls and tint each bowl with desired color.
- Be sure to use tall bowls so that you can sit each bowl into another bowl containing hot water. The hot water bath will keep the candy workable. I keep hot water in a tea kettle to use throughout this process. Be careful NOT to get the hot water in your candy mixture.
- Drop mixture by teaspoon onto waxed paper forming small patties.
- Let stand 24 hours or until firm. Can be stored in airtight containers. I store them in the refrigerator because we like the cold candy but refrigeration is not required.
What is your favorite homemade Candy recipe?
This recipe is being shared; Ultimate Virtual Cookie & Goodies Party And Giveaway , Merry Monday #29 , Pretty Pintastic #30 , Home Matters, Friday PrideDay Pinterest Party
Jody Cowan says
These are just so cool! I love how pretty they are and they taste good I[‘m sure! Thank you so much for coming to my Friday PrideDay Pinterest Party. And for linking to it from here! Pinned and following! (jody53)
Shirley Wood says
Thanks for hosting your fun Pinterest party! Those are the best! Thanks for stopping by.
Winnie says
These are cute patties and perfect for the holidays 🙂
Lindi says
These look DELICIOUS Shirley!! I bet my husband would love these. He loves all things peppermint, lol. Thanks for sharing!
Emerald says
These look so yummy!! We love making homemade truffles or bark.
jeanae says
These are so pretty, and they remind me of something that my grandmother always made. She never shared the recipe, so I have no idea if this will be the exact same…that won’t stop me from trying it out on my family soon. Thanks for sharing!
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
I love all things peppermint, and I really love the colors of these peppermints! They really pop!
Erica @ The Crumby Cupcake says
Those are so cute! They sound delish – how can you go wrong with sugar and mint? 🙂
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
My daughter loves peppermint patties! I will have to give these little goodies a try. 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Zan says
Those look great Shirley! I love all things peppermint..Earlier today, I created a peppermint recipe which I want to share sometime. Just not real motivated to type the post now.
Anna @ Northern Homestead says
How fun and it would make a great project with kids, too.
Alli Smith says
What beautiful peppermint patties! They look so festive and I bet they are delicious! What a great addition to the Christmas table. I would like one right now!
Paris (My Big Fat Happy Life) says
This looks yummy! I love peppermint patties!
Reginia Cordell says
With tons of holiday parties right around the corner, this is the perfect treat for those times. Everyone loves to snack on candies around the holidays.
Christy says
These look fun and simple. I will love to have these on my table.