pam's peppermint patties

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60 Pinches
Ft. Pierre, SD
Updated on Sep 17, 2012

These are great to give as gifts or just for that"I NEED CHOCOLATE" moment we all have...They are yummy

prep time 2 Hr
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 5 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 pound confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons margarine, softened
  • 3 teaspoons peppermint extract , more or less to your liking
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening

How To Make pam's peppermint patties

  • Step 1
    Combine the confectioners sugar, butter, and flavorings in a bowl and mix well. Add the evaporated milk and mix until blended
  • Step 2
    Shape the mixture into one inch balls. Arrange the balls on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Chill for 20 minutes. Flatten balls with the bottom of a glass so they resemble patties. Chill for 30 minutes and then freeze for 5 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Combine the chocolate chips and shortening in a double boiler. Heat over simmering water until blended, stirring frequently. Dip the patties into the chocolate mixture and arrange on a sheet of waxed paper. Let stand until firm.

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Category: Chocolate
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

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