Peppermint Patties
List of Ingredients
1 14oz. can sweetened cond. milk
1 T. peppermint extract
green or red food coloring, optional
6 C confectioners sugar
additional confectioners sugar
1 1/2 lbs. chocolate flavored candy coating, melted
Recipe
In a large mixing bowl, combine swt. cond. milk, extract and food coloring if desired. Add 6 C. sugar; beat on low speed until smooth and well blended. Turn mixture onto surface sprinkled with conf sugar. Knead lightly to form smooth ball. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on wax paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten each ball into a 1 1/2 inch patty. Let dry 1 hour or longer; turn over and let dry at least 1 hour. With a fork, dip each patty into warm candy coating(draw fork lightly across rim of the pan to remove excess coating). Invert onto wax paper lined baking sheets; let stand until firm. Store covered at room temperature or in refrigerator.
Makes about 8 dozen.
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