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
- 1 lb
- confectioners' sugar
- 3 Tbsp
- margarine, softened
- 3 tsp
- peppermint extract , more or less to your liking
- 1/2 tsp
- vanilla extract
- 1/4 c
- evaporated milk
- 12 oz
- semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp
- shortening
How to Make Pam's Peppermint Patties
- 1Combine the confectioners sugar, butter, and flavorings in a bowl and mix well. Add the evaporated milk and mix until blended
- 2Shape 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.
- 3Combine 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.
