Title: Perfect Peppermint Patties
Categories: Candy
Yield: 1 Servings
| 1 | | Confectioners' sugar; (1pound) |
| 3 | tb | Butter or margarine; softened |
| 2 | | Peppermint extract |
| 1/2 | ts | Vanilla extract |
| 1/4 | c | Evaporated milk |
| 2 | c | Semisweet chocolate chips; 12oz |
| 2 | tb | 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 and freeze for a short while.
Yield: about 5 dozen.