Perfect Peppermint Patties
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INGREDIENTS
  • Servings: 5 doz
  • 1 lb. confectioners' sugar
  • 3 T butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 to 3 tsp. peppermint extract
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 C evaporated milk
  • Enrobing:
  • 2 C (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 T shortening
DIRECTIONS
  1. In a bowl, combine first four ingredients.
  2. Add milk and mix well.
  3. Roll into 1-in balls and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.
  4. Chill for 20 minutes.
  5. Flatten with a glass to 1/4".
  6. Chill for 30 minutes.
  7. In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening.
  8. Dip patties and place on waxed paper to harden.