Peppermint Patties

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter 
• 1 pound powdered sugar 
• 0.3 cup evaporated milk 
• 2 teaspoons peppermint extract 
• 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate 
• 2 tablespoons shortening 
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• microwave

Directions

1. In bowl, combine sugar, butter, and extracts.
2. Add milk and mix well.
3. Roll into 1" balls and place on waxed paper lined cookie sheets. Chill for about 20 minutes. Flatten with glass to 1/4" and chill another 20-30 minutes. In microwave melt shortening and chocolate chips on high for about 1 minute. Dip patties into chocolate and place on waxed paper lined sheets to harden.