Chocolate Peppermint Dainties |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted |
2 tablespoons milk |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
3 drops peppermint oil |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
4 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate |
1 tablespoon melted paraffin (optional) |
Directions:
1. Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well. Stir in milk, vanilla, peppermint oil, and salt. Chill mixture overnight or until firm. Shape into 3/4-inch balls.
2. Place paraffin, if desired, in top of double boiler over boiling water. Add chocolate, stirring until melted. Using 2 forks, quickly dip balls one at a time into melted chocolate mixture. Place dipped candies on waxed paper, and refrigerate until chocolate is firm.
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