Chocolate Covered Mints - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 lb confectioners' sugar
    3 tablespoons butter (softened)
    3 teaspoons peppermint extract
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1/4 cup evaporated milk
    12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
Preparation
    In a bowl, combine confectioner's sugar, butter, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract.
    Add evaporated milk and mix well.
    Drop 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon into small bowl of confectioners sugar.
    Dust fingers with the sugar for easier rolling.
    Roll into small balls and place on a waxed paper lined cookie sheet.
    Chill for 20 minutes.
    Flatten with a glass to 1/4 inch thickness.
    Chill for 30 minutes.
    In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips.
    Dip patties and place on a waxed paper to harden.

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