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Perfect Peppermint Patties Recipe




Source of Recipe


Chef Paula Deen of The Lady & Sons Restaurant in Savannah, GA


Recipe Link: http://www.ladyandsons.com/thelady.html

List of Ingredients




1 pound confectioners' sugar
3 Tbsp butter or margarine, softened
2 to 3 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup evaporated milk
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
2 Tbsp shortening


Recipe



In a bowl, combine first four ingredients. Add milk and mix well.

Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Chill for 20 minutes.

Flatten with a glass to 1/4-inch thickness. Chill for 30 minutes.

In a double-boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening.

Dip patties and place on waxed paper to harden.

Yield: about 5 dozen small patties