Comments on: Some thoughts on Peppermint Patties

By: Ariane

Ariane — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:48:03 +0000

Can’t wait to try these! I love the idea of making homemade versions (peanut butter, marshmallows…) Thanks for the recipe!

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By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:17:32 +0000

Janie – This is the recipe I use. Works like a charm. I buy the soap from Trader Joes – I actually use Peppermint Castile bar soap. Smells so good.

Powdered Laundry Detergent

2 cups Fels Naptha Soap (finely grated – you could also try the other bar soaps listed at the top)
1 cup Washing Soda
1 cup Borax

* Mix well and store in an airtight plastic container.
* Use 2 tablespoons per full load.

I haven’t used fresh mint but I think it could be delicious. Let me know if you try it. I would love to add the recipe with the addition of fresh mint.

By: Janie

Janie — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:41:20 +0000

I would like to know how you & your sister-in-law make your own laundry detergent. I am SO over spending so much money on this necessary evil. I have a son home from college who doesn’t know what 2x the strength means so he uses 4 x what is necessary. Thank you, thank you for any help. By the way- am going to make your mints and package them up for a ‘craft’ fair at my work. Do you think I could use fresh mint to make them or would this be overkill? Have made chocolate chip mint ice cream w/ fresh mint and is so incredibly fresh tasting thought it might be fun in the candy. Please share your thoughts.

By: chocolate tart

chocolate tart — Thu, 28 May 2009 07:18:03 +0000

In the UK we have something very similar with violet or rose flavouring, called violet / rose creams. They are usually the reserve of grannies, but I adore them! But try as I might, I can’t find where to get these flavourings to put in the filling, so I will try this instead…

By: Greeneyezz

Greeneyezz — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:02:04 +0000

Ooh, these look and sound totally scrumptious!!
I may have to try these.

Thanks! 🙂

~ZZ

By: Lynda

Lynda — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:38:58 +0000

These look amazing! Chocolate and mint is a heavenly combination, and they’d just have to be better homemade because you can use the quality of chocolate you want instead of the waxy stuff that is most American candies (not that they don’t ever get mouth space from me…I’m just sayin’)!

By: Mary Jo

Mary Jo — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:39:28 +0000

i must make these. i’m a junior mint fanatic and think that these look so enticing! thanks for the recipe 🙂

By: artisansweets

artisansweets — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:49:57 +0000

Chery – Thanks for the well wishes. Let me assure that they taste even better than they look.
Heather- I am still scared of tempering. That probably doesn’t reassure you but I think it is a healthy fear. You need to take great care when working with chocolate. Treat it with kindness and patience and it will reward you with the unmistakable crunch of a tempered chocolate shell. Let me know how they turn out.

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:37:13 +0000

I am scared of the chocolate tempering, but I might be willing to move past it to make these lovelies for my mother’s birthday.

By: cheryl Day

cheryl Day — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:53:04 +0000

Happy New Yea Ashley! I loved this post and couldn’t agree with you more.
These look A-Mazing!