Life is funny as we all know and for me it’s especially funny today because its actually February 12th but I wanted to share a Holiday that falls on February 11th, National Peppermint Patty Day #nationalpeppermintpattyday. I don’t know about you but when I think of this Holiday I think of the Snoopy Comics which has Peppermint Patty in them. Do you remember her?
National Peppermint Patty Day isn’t the day to celebrate the comic stirp but the dessert. Which I don’t know about you but I’ve never had a Peppermint Patty have you? National Peppermint Patty Day is celebrated annually every February 11. Giving us another moment to relish the sweetness of a Peppermint Patty.
Now I have a question for you. Did you know that one of the health benefits of Peppermint Patties is that they have fewer calories and less fat, compared to other candy bars? I don’t know about you bit now that I know this I plan on grabbing a couple Peppermint Patties the next time I’ve in the store. How about you?
HISTORY OF NATIONAL PEPPERMINT PATTY DAY
Chocolate bars are decadently sweet, giving us a feeling of ecstasy everyone enjoys from having a Peppermint Patty. Peppermint is one of the extract, which sets them apart. Peppermint Patties and Chocolates are sweet and yummy. People can’t see anyone who would say no to an offer of Chocolate spiced up with Mint although I do resist the refreshing feeling that Peppermint brings. Combining Peppermint with the texture of Chocolate, you’re in for explosive flavor.
The history and invention of Peppermint Patty Day dates Centuries ago. Historically, the making of Peppermint Patty’s started in the Quiggin family, who made the first production of Peppermint Patty on the Isle of Man, a Northern Irish Sea island in the year 1840. This production of Peppermint Patties continued till 1880 when Kendal Mint Cake Company started a large-scale operation.
Commercial production of Peppermint Patty spread across to other regional confectionery companies in 1900. The most remarkable of these companies was York Cone Company, whose first production called the York Peppermint Patty became renowned from 1940 till 1972 when Peter Paul bought the company and sold the product for another five years before merging with Cadbury in 1975. The York Peppermint Patty was later acquired in 1988 by Hershey, who has the production in place to date. February 11th is set aside as the date for the annual celebration o f National Peppermint Patty Day.
NATIONAL PEPPERMINT PATTY DAY ACTIVITIES
- The best way to celebrate Peppermint Patties is by eating them.
- Peppermint Patty has an amazing and delicious recipe, and what a great thing it would be to make a Peppermint Patty by yourself!
FACTS ABOUT PEPPERMINT PATTY
- Did you know the character in Charles M Schulz’s comic strip Peppermint Patty is actually named Patricia Reichardt?
- Peppermint Patty has low calorie and fat content, making this candy very healthy for both the young and old.
- Until 1975, Peppermint Patties were only sold in Northeastern States in the United States.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL PEPPERMINT PATTY DAY
- A major point for Peppermint Patty lovers is the sweetness and delicious nature of Chocolate.
- Peppermint Patty Day is one of those holidays when family members and friends come together to relish the sweetness and awesomeness of the Peppermint Patty.
Recipe for Peppermint Patties
Ingredients
· Sweetened condensed milk: The creamy filling starts with a can of sweetened condensed milk.
· Peppermint extract: A little bit of peppermint extract goes a long way!
· Confectioners’ sugar: Confectioners’ sugar sweetens things up and dissolves easily into the filling.
· Chocolate chips: This recipe calls for semisweet chocolate chips, but you can use milk or dark chocolate if you’d prefer.
· Shortening: Shortening is added to the melted chocolate to create the perfect consistency. It also adds welcome shine.
How to Make Peppermint Patties
1. Make the filling: Combine the condensed milk and extract. Gradually add the sugar. Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Flatten to form patties and let dry.
2. Make the coating: Melt the chocolate and the shortening together on the stove. Dip the patties into the chocolate, one at a time. Chill the peppermint patties in the refrigerator until set.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
