Perfect Peppermint Patties

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 16 ounces powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 -3 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed)
• 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening

Recipe

• 1 combine first four ingredients in a bowl.
• 2 add milk and mix well.
• 3 roll into 1 inch balls and place on waxed paper lined baking sheet.
• 4 flatten with a glass to 1/4 inch thick.
• 5 cover and freeze for 30 minutes.
• 6 in a bouble boiler or microwave safe bowl,melt chips and shortening together.
• 7 dip patties in chocolate and place on wax paper to harden.