Chocolate Peppermint Candies |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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The cool mint filling in these patties makes them especially delicious. Friends often request that I bring them to parties. Ingredients:
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk |
1-1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract |
4 to 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar |
3 cups (18 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips |
2 teaspoons shortening |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine milk and extract. Stir in 3-1/2 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar to form a stiff dough. Turn onto a surface sprinkled lightly with confectioners' sugar. Knead in enough remaining sugar to form a dough that is very stiff and no longer sticky. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Flatten into 1-1/2-in. circles. Let dry 1 hour. Turn and let dry 1 hour longer. Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl; cool slightly. Dip patties in chocolate mixture and place on waxed paper to harden. Yield: 3 dozen.
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