Perfect Peppermint Patties

This recipe is from the new Taste of Home Chocolate cookbook.Prep time includes chilling time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Yields: 60 patties

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

Directions

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.