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Chocolate Peppermint Candies Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 tsps peppermint extract
  • 2 tsps shortening
  • 3 c semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 c sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 c confectioners' sugar

Directions
  • Step #1 In a bowl, mix milk & extract.
  • Step #2 Stir in 3-1/2 to 4 c confectioners' sugar to form a stiff dough.
  • Step #3 Turn onto a surface sprinkled lightly with confectioners' sugar.
  • Step #4 Knead in enough remaining sugar to form a dough that is very stiff & no longer sticky.
  • Step #5 Shape into 1-in.
  • Step #6 balls.
  • Step #7 Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Step #8 Flatten into 1-1/2-in.
  • Step #9 circles.
  • Step #10 Let dry 1 hr.
  • Step #11 Turn & let dry 1 hr longer.
  • Step #12 Melt chocolate chips & shortening in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl; cool slightly.
  • Step #13 Dip patties in chocolate mixture & place on waxed paper to harden.
  • Step #14 .
  • Enjoy the Chocolate Peppermint Candies recipe

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