Twix, Mounds, Baby Ruth, Snickers, Peppermint Patties, candy corn and more. After the jack-o’-lantern and costumes, it would seem the thing that best defines Halloween is the candy — all that ...

This four-ingredient recipe for homemade Christmas peppermint patties from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons underscores that this treat really is made for the holidays — it’s right there in the name.

PEPPERMINT PATTIES Adapted from the December 2007 issue of Saveur, with updated notes based on four rounds of recipe testing. Makes about 36 pieces. That creamy filling under the chocolate shell?

As good as classic peppermint patties are, the basic recipe lends itself to variation. In this version, I plop the minty filling and chocolate coating on top of cocoa-laced shortbread.

Perfect Peppermint Patties This recipe is a bit different since it requires less adherence to a set recipe. You can play with this one and have lots of fun doing it.

Arrange peppermint candies in a single layer over batter, about 1/2 inch apart. Spread remaining batter over top. 4. Bake about 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted 1 inch from edges comes out ...

This four-ingredient recipe for homemade Christmas peppermint patties from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons underscores that this treat really is made for the holidays — it’s right there in the name.