The Perfect Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe #46451
They taste as good as store bought, but cheaper to do. Great to give as a gift in a pretty tin, or just to make for the house.
1¼ hours | 1¼ hours prep
60 mints
- 1 (1 lb) box confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- In bowl, combine first 4 ingredients. Add milk and mix well.
- Roll into 1 inch balls.
- Place on wax paper-lined cookie sheet and chill for 20 minutes.
- Flatten with a glass to 1/4 of inch; chill for 30 minutes.
- In microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening together; stir well. Dip the patties in the mix and place on wax paper to harden and freeze for a short while. To give as gifts, give in tins.
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