Creamy Peppermint Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
9 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
3/4 cup semisweet chips
3 tablespoons shortening

Preparation

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and extract until smooth.
Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating well.
Shape into 1-inch balls and place on wax papper.
Flatten into patties and refrigerate about an hour.
In a microwave, melt the chips and shortening stirring every 30 seconds.
Dip patties into the melted chocolate and place back on wax paper.
Store in the refrigerator.