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                        Perfect Peppermint Patties

Recipe By     : Morris Hymes <mhymes@DC.INFI.NET>
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Candies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         confectioners' sugar
   3      tbsp          butter or margarine, softened
   2      tsp           peppermint extract
     1/2  tsp           vanilla extract
     1/4  cup           evaporated milk
   2      cups          semisweet chocolate chips
   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 and freeze for a short while.
Yield:  about 5 dozen.

                   

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