Peppermint Patties
By: Carrie Barr
Published: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 12:38pm

Ingredients




1 pound confectioners sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup evaporated milk
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Preparation

1 In bowl, combine sugar, butter, and extracts. Add milk and mix well.  2 Roll into 1" balls and place on waxed paper lined cookie sheets. Chill for about 20 minutes. Flatten with glass to 1/4" and chill another 20-30 minutes.  3 In microwave melt shortening and chocolate chips on high for about 1 minute. Dip patties into chocolate and place on waxed paper lined sheets to harden.