Peppermint Patties

Ingredients

• 1 lb confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons Crisco shortening

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine sugar, butter and extracts.

2. 2

   Add milk, and blend well.

3. 3

   Roll mixture into 1" balls and place on wax paper lined cookie sheet.

4. 4

   Chill for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Flatten peppermint balls into 1/4" thickness.

6. 6

   Chill for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   In a double boiler melt chocolate chips and shortening.

8. 8

   Dip patties in chocolate and then place on wax paper and freeze for a short while.