Perfect peppermint patties

5 dozen

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons Butter/margarine, softened
2 tablespoons Peppermint extract (to 3 tb)
½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
¼ cup Evaporated milk
12 ounces Semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons Shortening

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Add milk and mix well. Roll into 1 inch balls and place on a waxed paper line cookie sheet. Chill for 20 minutes. Flatten with a glass to ¼ inch.

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 Submitted By MARIE CULVER On 02-05-95 (1329)

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