Perfect Peppermint Patties |
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Prep Time: 50 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes |
Ready In: 53 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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These are wonderful to serve at the very end of an elegant dinner, or just for noshing when you are in the mood for a breath of fresh air! Ingredients:
1 lb confectioners' sugar |
3 teaspoons butter or 3 teaspoons margarine, softened |
2 -3 teaspoons peppermint extract |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 cup evaporated milk |
2 (12 ounce) cups semi-sweet chocolate chips |
2 teaspoons shortening |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine first four ingredients.
2. Add milk and mix well.
3. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.
4. Chill for 20 minutes.
5. Flatten with a glass to 1/4 .
6. Chill for 30 minutes.
7. In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening.
8. Dip patties and place on waxed paper to harden.
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