Peppermint Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 box confectioners sugar (1 lb.)
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened
2 or 3 tsp. peppermint extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 c. evaporated milk
2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 oz.)
2 Tbsp. shortening

Preparation

In a bowl, combine first four ingredients.
Add milk and mix well.
Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.
Chill 20 minutes.
Flatten with a glass to 1/4-inch; chill for 30 minutes.
In a double boiler or microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening.
Yield:
about 5 dozen.