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Thursday is National Peppermint Patty Day

National Peppermint Patty Day

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A sweet day to celebrate, just ahead of Valentine’s Day -- it’s National Peppermint Patty Day!

Crisp on the outside, yet soft and creamy on the inside, these minty chocolates have been a traditional favorite of many for decades.

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The first peppermint patties in the United States were made by candy makers as early as 1900.

Some of the most popular are York Peppermint Patties -- originally out of York Cone Company in Pennsylvania.

You can even find a lot of peppermint patty-flavored dessert recipes like cakes, brownies and cookies.

Do you love ‘em or hate ‘em? Let us know!


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