Homemade Peppermint Patties

 1 Box (1 pound) Confectioner's Sugar (About 4 cups)
 3 tbsp Butter or Margarine, Softened
 3 tsp Peppermint Extract
 ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
 ¼ cup Evaporated Milk
 2 cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips
 2 tbsp Shortening or Butter
1

In a bowl, combine the 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 or your hand to 1/4 inch and then chill again for another 30 minutes.

6

In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening.

7

Dip the patties and place on waxed paper to harden.

Ingredients

 1 Box (1 pound) Confectioner's Sugar (About 4 cups)
 3 tbsp Butter or Margarine, Softened
 3 tsp Peppermint Extract
 ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
 ¼ cup Evaporated Milk
 2 cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips
 2 tbsp Shortening or Butter

Directions

1

In a bowl, combine the 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 or your hand to 1/4 inch and then chill again for another 30 minutes.

6

In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening.

7

Dip the patties and place on waxed paper to harden.

Homemade Peppermint Patties