How to Make Delicious Low-Carb Peppermint Patties Recipe

Dec. 31, 2020 |

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

If you’re a fan of old-school York Peppermint Patties, you’ll flip for these low-carb, gluten-free treats. They are the perfect addition to cookie trays and make an excellent gift for teachers and friends.

Calories 240 calories

Fat 26 grams fat

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Coating
9 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
½ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons Swerve, Confectioners
For the Peppermint Filling
3 tablespoons cacao butter, melted
4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2 tablespoons Swerve, Confectioners
2 teaspoons peppermint extract

Instructions

Place eight muffin liners in muffin tin. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and Swerve. Place a tablespoon of chocolate mixture in each muffin liner. Freeze for 5-10 minutes.
In a separate, microwave-safe bowl, whisk together melted cocoa butter, room temperature cream cheese (if you need to, microwave the cream cheese in 7-second increments until it is softened), Swerve and peppermint extract.
Remove chocolate from freezer and add tablespoon of peppermint filling to the frozen chocolate coating. Freeze for another 10 minutes.
Remove from freezer and add a tablespoon of remaining chocolate in each cup, covering the peppermint mixture. Freeze for 5-10 minutes and enjoy.
Store in fridge in an airtight storage container.