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                       Perfect Peppermint Patties

Recipe By     : Morris Hymes <[email protected]>
Serving Size  : 60   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Candies

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1      Pound         Confectioner's Sugar
  3      Tbsp          Butter Or Margarine -- softened
  2      Tsp           Peppermint Extract -- (2 to 3)
    1/2  Tsp           Vanilla Extract
    1/4  Cup           Evaporated Milk
 12      Ounces        Semisweet Chocolate Chips -- (2 cups)
  2      Tbsp          Shortening

In a bowl, combine first four ingredients.  Add milk and mix well.  Roll
into 1-in. balls and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.  Chill for
20 minutes.  Flatten with a glass to 1/4 in.; chill for 30 minutes.  In a
double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening.
Dip patties; place on waxed paper to harden.

Yield:  about 5 dozen.

David, here's a chocolate recipe I tried for my Cookie Exchange
party last year and these patties are really tasty.  The recipe came
from the Dec. '94 issue of "Taste of Home" magazine.





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