Christmas Candy Idea's: Peppermint Patties

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Peppermint Patties

Peppermint Patties

Peppermint Patties

Ingredients

• 3 pounds confectioners' sugar
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 3 pounds milk chocolate, coarsely chopped

Cooking Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk, butter and peppermint extract. Beat well. Shape into 1/2 inch balls, flatten into patties. Freeze for 30 minutes. Working in batches, melt half of the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl until melted, stir. Dip patties into chocolate, place on waxed paper lined baking sheets until set. Repeat until all patties are coated and set.
2. Store in air tight container.

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* Recipe and photo from: Taste of Home