Peppermint Patties

Peppermint Patties
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Peppermint Patties a try. This recipe serves 28. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 208 calories, 2g of protein, and 8g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Christmas will be even more special with this recipe. A mixture of shortening, peppermint extract, semisweet chocolate chips, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. Several people really liked this Central American dish. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine condensed milk and peppermint extract. Beat in enough confectioners' sugar, a little at a time, to form a stiff dough that is no longer sticky. Form into 1 inch balls, then place on waxed paper and flatten with fingers to form patties.
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Powdered SugarPowdered Sugar
Peppermint ExtractPeppermint Extract
Sweetened Condensed MilkSweetened Condensed Milk
DoughDough
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2
Let patties dry at room temperature two hours, turning once.
3
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate with shortening, stirring often.
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ShorteningShortening
ChocolateChocolate
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4
Remove from heat. Dip patties, one at a time, into chocolate by laying them on the tines of a fork and lowering the fork into the liquid.
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DipDip
5
Let cool on waxed paper until set.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 55 m.
Servings28
Health Score0
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