Perfect Peppermint Patties

* Exported from MasterCook *

Perfect Peppermint Patties

Recipe By : Morris Hymes <mhymes@DC.INFI.NET>
Serving Size : 60 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Candies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Pound Confectioner's Sugar
3 Tbsp Butter Or Margarine -- softened
2 Tsp Peppermint Extract -- (2 to 3)
1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
1/4 Cup Evaporated Milk
12 Ounces Semisweet Chocolate Chips -- (2 cups)
2 Tbsp Shortening

In a bowl, combine first four ingredients. Add milk and mix well. Roll
into 1-in. balls and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Chill for
20 minutes. Flatten with a glass to 1/4 in.; chill for 30 minutes. In a
double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening.
Dip patties; place on waxed paper to harden.

Yield: about 5 dozen.

David, here's a chocolate recipe I tried for my Cookie Exchange
party last year and these patties are really tasty. The recipe came
from the Dec. '94 issue of "Taste of Home" magazine.





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