Perfect Peppermint Patties

Perfect Peppermint Patties

Recipe By : Morris Hymes <mhymes

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60 Preparation Time :

Categories : Candies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1 Pound Confectioner's Sugar

3 Tbsp Butter Or Margarine -- softened

2 Tsp Peppermint Extract -- (2 to 3)

1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract

1/4 Cup Evaporated Milk

12 Ounces Semisweet Chocolate Chips -- (2 cups)

2 Tbsp Shortening

In a bowl, combine first four ingredients. Add milk and mix well. Roll

into 1-in. balls and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Chill for 20 minutes. Flatten with a glass to

1/4 in.; chill for 30 minutes. In a

double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening.

Dip patties; place on waxed paper to harden.

Yield: about 5 dozen.

David, here's a chocolate recipe I tried for my Cookie Exchange

party last year and these patties are really tasty. The recipe came

from the Dec. '94 issue of Taste of Home magazine- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -