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