Perfect Peppermint Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 lb.) box confectioners sugar
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened
2 tsp. peppermint extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla flavoring
2 c. (12 oz.) chocolate chips
2 Tbsp. shortening

Preparation

In a bowl, combine first four ingredients.
Add milk and mix well.
(It will be sticky.)
Dust hands with confectioners sugar and roll into 1-inch balls and place on wax paper lined cookie sheet.
Chill 30 minutes.
Flatten with a glass to 1/4-inch. Freeze 1 hour.
In double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening.
Dip patties; place on wax paper to harden.
Store in airtight container.
Makes about 5 dozen.