Perfect Peppermint Patties

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!

• Ready In: 53 mins
• Yields: 5 dozen

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.