Description
Peppermint Puff Pastry Sticks bring festive holiday cheer straight from French bakery traditions. Crisp, buttery layers dance with cool mint essence, creating an irresistible treat that melts delicately on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 10 ounces (283 grams) chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped
- 1.5 cups (355 milliliters) crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 400°F (200°C), ensuring an optimal baking environment for the pastry sticks.
- Carefully unfold the puff pastry sheet on a clean, flat surface. Slice the sheet precisely in half to create two equal rectangular sections.
- Using a sharp knife, cut each rectangular section crosswise into 18 delicate strips, approximately 1/2 inch (1.27 centimeters) in width, maintaining consistent size for uniform baking.
- Arrange the pastry strips on ungreased baking sheets, spacing them slightly apart to allow even heat circulation.
- Transfer the baking sheets to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching carefully until the pastry turns a golden brown color with crisp edges.
- Once baked, immediately remove the pastry sticks from the baking sheets and transfer them to wire cooling racks, allowing them to cool completely and maintain their crisp texture.
- Crush the peppermint candies into fine fragments and place them in a shallow bowl for coating.
- In a microwave-safe dish, melt the candy coating, stirring periodically until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Gently dip each cooled pastry stick halfway into the melted coating, allowing excess to drip off smoothly.
- Immediately sprinkle the coated portion with the crushed peppermint candies, ensuring even coverage.
- Place the decorated pastry sticks on waxed paper and allow them to set at room temperature until the coating hardens completely.
- Once set, store the peppermint puff pastry sticks in an airtight container to preserve their crispness and flavor.
Notes
- Precise cutting is crucial for uniform, crispy puff pastry sticks that bake evenly and look professional.
- Melting candy coating slowly and stirring carefully prevents burning and ensures a smooth, glossy finish.
- Crush peppermint candies just before dipping to maintain their vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Dip pastry sticks at a slight angle for an elegant, decorative half-coated appearance.
- Allow coating to set completely on waxed paper to prevent sticking and maintain a clean presentation.
- Store these delicate treats in an airtight container to preserve their crispness and prevent moisture absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 247 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg