Peppermint Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb powder sugar
3 tbsp butter soften
2 to 3 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup evaporated milk
2 cups (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 Tbsp shortening

Preparation

In bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients.
Add milk and mix well.
Roll into 1 - inch balls and place on wax paper lined cookie sheet. Chill for 20 minutes.
Flatten with glass to 1/4 inch thickness.
Chill for 30 minutes.
In double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening.
Dip patties into chocolate and place on wax paper to harden.
Yields about 5 dozen.