Peppermint Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 oz) can condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 T peppermint extract
6 c. Confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 lbs. Chocolate-flavored candy coating (melted)

Preparation

In large bowl, combine condensed milk, extract and food coloring (if desired). Add conf. Sugar; beat on low speed until smooth and well blended. Turn mixture onto surface sprinkled with conf. Sugar. Knead lightly to form small ball. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on wax paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten each ball into a 1- 1/2 inch patty. Let dry 1 hour or longer; turn over and let dry at least 1 hour. With fork dip each patty into warm candy coating (drag fork lightly across rim of pan to remove excess coating) Invert onto wax paper-lined baking sheets; let stand until firm. Store covered at room temperature or in refrigerator.