Perfect Peppermint Patties

1 pound confectioner's sugar
3 tablespoons butter -- softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
1/4 cup evaporated milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

In a bowl, combine first four ingredients. Add milk and mix well.

Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a wax paper lined cookie sheet.

Flatten with a glass to 1/4 inch. Cover and freeze for 30 minutes.

Melt chocolate chips and shortening. Dip patties; place on wax paper to
harden.



Yield:
"5 dozen"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 4011 Calories; 166g Fat (35.1%
calories from fat); 19g Protein; 672g Carbohydrate; 20g Dietary Fiber;
112mg Cholesterol; 459mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Non-Fat Milk; 33 Fat; 44
1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : Recipe came from Recipe Goldmine.