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Chocolate Peppermint Patties

Name: Chocolate Peppermint Patties
Prep time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (, plus more for topping); 2 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tbsp coconut oil (, at room temperature); ¼ tsp peppermint extract (, or more to taste); ¼ tsp spirulina (, optional); 1 100g bar of dark chocolate (, chopped); Festive sprinkles (, optional for topping)

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Christmas/Thanksgiving, Veganized Childhood Classics

GF NF

1 hour Prep: 1 hour

Serves 12

Made with shredded coconut, peppermint extract and spirulina for a green pop of color, these Chocolate Peppermint Patties are a wonderful treat to serve during the holidays along with your other sweet creations.

Ingredients

1 ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut , plus more for topping
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp coconut oil , at room temperature
¼ tsp peppermint extract , or more to taste
¼ tsp spirulina , optional
1 100g bar of dark chocolate , chopped
Festive sprinkles , optional for topping

Recipe

Step 1
To a food processor, add coconut, maple syrup, coconut oil, peppermint extract and spirulina, if using. Pulse until combined and the mixture sticks together.
Step 2
Taste and add more peppermint extract if desired, a drop at a time. You can also add more spirulina at this point for a more vibrant green color. Be sure to taste the mixture though as you do not want to end up with chocolate peppermint patties that have a seaweedy aftertaste because of the spirulina.
Step 3
Form patties of about 1 tablespoon of the mixture using your hands. Make sure to compact it well so that it does not fall apart.
Step 4
Place on a parchment lined plate. Repeat to create a total of 12-13 patties. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour or until set.
Step 5
Melt dark chocolate over a double boiler.
Step 6
Drop a patty, one at a time, into the melted chocolate. Carefully move around to ensure it is fully coated.
Step 7
Place back on parchment lined sheet and decorate with shredded coconut and/or festive sprinkles.
Step 8
Repeat for the rest of the patties.
Step 9
Place in the fridge for 30 minutes or until set. Enjoy!
Step 10
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Common Questions & Swaps

Can I replace coconut oil with another oil? I would not recommend it as the coconut oil will harden when chilled and therefore help the filling stick together. You could however replace the coconut oil with homemade or store bought coconut butter.
Can I replace the maple syrup with another sweetener? Sure, I feel like agave or brown rice syrup would work well here.
Can I use sweetened shredded coconut? I think so, but I would leave out the maple syrup and add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or coconut butter.
Can I use another type of chocolate? Yes, use your favorite one.
Can I leave out the spirulina? Absolutely! I used it mostly for the green color. So if you don’t have any, leave it out!
Can I substitute the peppermint extract? It is the key ingredient in this recipe so I would suggest leaving it in if you really want these patties to have a peppermint flavour. However, if you want these patties to simply be chocolate-coconut patties, simply leave it out. Also, for another variation, check out my Vegan Rose Flavored Bounty Bars.

Two Chocolate Peppermint Patties Stacked with the one on top cut in half.