Creamy Peppermint Or Coconut Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon peppermint extract or 1 teaspoon coconut extract
9 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons shortening

Preparation

Beat cream cheese and extract until smooth.
Gradually add confectioners sugar, beating well.
Shape into 1 inch balls.
Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
Flatten into patties.
The bottom of a cup works great.
Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
In microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth.
Cool slightly.
Dip patties into melted chocolate.
Place on waxed paper.
Store in refrigerator.
**If you decide to use coconut extract consider sprinkling flaked coconut on top of chocolate while still soft.