peppermint patties

How To Make peppermint patties

• Step 1
  Combine condensed milk and peppermint extract.
• Step 2
  Beat in sugar, a little at a time, to form a stiff dough that is no longer sticky. This is a very heavy dough and I burned out a small hand mixer the first time I made it, so if using a mixer be sure it is heavy-duty.
• Step 3
  Form dough into 1" balls, place on wax paper and flatten to form patties.
• Step 4
  Let patties dry at room temperature 2 hours, turning once.
• Step 5
  In medium saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stirring often. I recommend using a double boiler if you have one, since it's easy to scorch if you aren't careful.
• Step 6
  Lay patties on the tines of a fork and dip into melted chocolate. Let cool on wax paper until set, at least 30 minutes.
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