| Pepermint Patties |
| These candies are delicious. My step daughter and I could live on these I think. :-) |
| 3/4 cups sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract 4 to 4 1/2 cups confectioners sugar 3 cups (18 oz.) semi sweet chocolate chips 2 teaspoons shortening In a bowl combine condensed milk and peppermint extract. Stir in 3 1/2 to 4 cups of confectioners sugar to form a stiff dough. Turn onto surface lightly sprinkled with sugar. Knead in enough remaining sugar to form a dough that is very stiff and no longer sticky. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place on waxed paper lined baking sheet. Flatten balls into 1 1/2 inch circles. Let dry 1 hour, turn, and let second side dry 1 hour longer. Melt chips and shortening in a double-boiler or in microwave safe bowl, cool slightly. Dip patties in Chocolate mixture and place on waxed paper to harden. Makes about 3 dozen. |