Perfect Peppermint Patties

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Title: PERFECT PEPPERMINT PATTIES
Categories: Candies
Yield: 60 Servings

1 lb Powdered sugar
3 tb Butter or margarine; softene
2 ts Peppermint extract; 2 to 3
1/2 ts Vanilla extract
1/4 c Evaporated milk
12 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tb Shortening.

In a bowl, combine first 4 ingredients. Add milk and mix well. Roll into 1"
balls, and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Chill for 20 minutes.
Flatten with a glass to 1/4"; 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.

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