Description
These Delicious Peppermint Puff Pastry Sticks are a festive and easy-to-make holiday treat. Flaky, buttery puff pastry strips are baked to golden perfection, then dipped in rich melted chocolate and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candies for a sweet and minty crunch. Perfect for holiday parties, gifting, or cozy snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet Frozen puff pastry (thawed)
Decoration
- 1 cup Chocolate candy coating (coarsely chopped)
- 1/2 cup Crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the puff pastry sticks.
- Prepare the puff pastry: Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet and cut it in half. Then slice each rectangle crosswise into 18 strips about 1/2 inch wide, creating thin, even sticks.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the strips on ungreased baking sheets, making sure to leave space between each strip so they bake evenly and don’t stick together.
- Bake the sticks: Bake the puff pastry strips for 12-15 minutes or until they become golden brown and crisp.
- Cool on racks: Carefully remove the baked sticks from the pans and transfer them to wire racks to cool completely before decorating.
- Prepare the decoration: Place crushed peppermint candies in a shallow bowl for easy access while decorating. Then, melt the chocolate candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl until it is smooth and well melted.
- Dip and decorate: Dip each cooled pastry stick halfway into the melted chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip off. Immediately sprinkle crushed peppermint candies over the chocolate-covered portion for a festive finish.
- Set the chocolate: Place the decorated sticks on waxed paper and allow the chocolate to harden completely.
- Store properly: Once the chocolate is set, store the peppermint puff pastry sticks in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed before cutting to avoid cracking or tearing.
- Use good quality chocolate candy coating or melting chocolate for a smooth finish.
- Crushed peppermint candies can be substituted with crushed candy canes for a similar effect.
- Store the finished sticks at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a variation, drizzle with white chocolate or add colored sprinkles along with the peppermint.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
