About YORK Peppermint Patties
The Cool History of YORK Peppermint Patties
In 1920, Henry Kessler opened the York Cone Company in York, Pennsylvania. It wasn’t until 1940 that Peppermint Patties came into the picture.
Each pattie had to pass the snap test. If it didn’t break clean down the middle, it wasn’t packaged for sale. You’re probably wondering what happened to the extra patties! People would come to the Pine Street plant and scoop up any imperfect batches — they still tasted great!
The York Cone Company merged with The Hershey Company in 1988, and today, YORK Peppermint Patties are synonymous with dark chocolate and peppermint.
YORK Peppermint Patties Frequently Asked Questions
The YORK Peppermint Pattie is iconic among mint chocolate lovers everywhere. Check out these frequently asked questions about your favorite refreshingly sweet treat.
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YORK Peppermint Patties are made from dark chocolate which covers a round, white granular peppermint mixture. Initially, each pattie had to pass the "snap test." If it didn't break clean down the middle, it wasn't packaged for sale.
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In 1940, YORK Peppermint Patties were introduced by Henry Kessler, the owner of the York Cone Company. The YORK Peppermint Pattie was acquired by The Hershey Company in 1998.
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Henry Kessler named his new creation the “YORK Peppermint Pattie” after the place it originated - YORK, PA - and the soft and gummy peppermint center - the pattie.
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February 11th is National Peppermint Pattie Day. Make sure to celebrate with all the best YORK Peppermint Pattie products!
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It is estimated that around 1.5 billion YORK Peppermint Patties are made each year!
