Peppermint Patties
Source of Recipe
jazzdoll2000
List of Ingredients
1 (1-pound) container confectioner's sugar
3 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened
3-4 teaspoons peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup evaporated milk
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shorteningRecipe
In a bowl combine confectioners' sugar, margarine, peppermint extract and vanilla. Add evaporated milk and mix well. Roll in 1-inch balls and place on a waxed-paper-lined cookie sheet. Chill for 20 minutes.
Flatten balls with a glass to make 1/4-inch-thick patties. Chill for 30 minutes. In top of double boiler over hot water, or in microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening. Dip patties in chocolate and place on waxed
paper to harden. Makes 5 dozen.
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