Step 1

Mix together 2 tablespoons of half-n-half, coconut oil, corn syrup, peppermint extract, lemon juice, and vanilla.

Step 2

Mix in powdered sugar one cup at a time.

Step 3

Add 1-2 additional tablespoons of half-n-half, if dough it too crumbly.

Step 4

Form the dough into a ball and roll out into a circle about 1/4 inch thick on a silicone mat.

Step 5

Place dough in the freezer for about 15 minutes until firm.

Step 6

Use a small circle cookie cutter (I used a 2-inch size) to cut out peppermint patties.

Step 7

Return to the freezer for about 10 minutes.

Step 8

Gather the scraps of peppermint patty dough, form a ball and repeat the freezing and cutting of patties until all of the dough has been used.

Step 9

Melt chocolate in the microwave.

Step 10

Working in batches, remove several peppermint patties at a time from the freezer coat them in chocolate.

Step 11

Place on a silicone mat and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.

Step 12

Continue with the remaining peppermint patties.