Perfect Peppermint Patties

Name: Perfect Peppermint Patties
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 dozen.
Ingredients: 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 teaspoons peppermint extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup evaporated milk; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons shortening

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling YIELD: 5 dozen.

I make lots of different candy at Christmas to give as gifts. It can be time-consuming, but it’s worth it to see the delight it brings people. Calling for just a few ingredients, this candy is one that is quite simple to prepare. —Joanne Adams, Bath, Maine

Ingredients

4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup evaporated milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Add milk and mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls and place on a waxed paper or parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Flatten with a glass to 1/4-in. thickness. Cover and freeze for 30 minutes.
2. Microwave chocolate chips and shortening on high until melted; stir until smooth. Dip patties, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts

1 patty: 69 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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