Peppermint Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 oz.) condensed milk
1 Tbsp. peppermint extract
6 c. powdered sugar
1 1/2 lb. chocolate flavored candy coating
additional powdered sugar
food coloring

Preparation

Heat milk, extract, food coloring and 6 cups sugar until smooth.
Turn onto surface sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Knead lightly to form smooth balls.
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.
Dry at least 1 hour on each side with fork.
Dip into warm coating, using pan rim to scrape off excess. Invert onto wax paper-lined baking sheets.
Let stand until firm. Store at room temperature or in refrigerator.