Pam's Peppermint Patties
By
Pam Blais
@PamTheCookingWitch
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These are great to give as gifts or just for that"I NEED CHOCOLATE" moment we all have...They are yummy
Ingredients
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1 lbconfectioners' sugar
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3 Tbspmargarine, softened
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3 tsppeppermint extract , more or less to your liking
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1/2 tspvanilla extract
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1/4 cevaporated milk
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12 ozsemisweet chocolate chips
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2 Tbspshortening
How to Make Pam's Peppermint Patties
- Combine the confectioners sugar, butter, and flavorings in a bowl and mix well. Add the evaporated milk and mix until blended
- 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.
- 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.
