Peppermint Patties

Peppermint Patties

📖 Magnolia total time: 20 minutes

🥘 Ingredients

  • bittersweet chocolate chips
    12 oz
  • confectioners' sugar
    2.5 c
  • corn syrup
    2 Tbsp
  • peppermint extract
    2 tsp
  • vegetable shortening
    1 tsp, 2 Tbsp
  • water
    2 tsp

🍳 Cookware

  • bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • serrated knife
  • tray
  • waxed paper
  • small bowl
  • fork
  1. 1
    Combine confectioners' sugar , 2 Tbsp vegetable shortening , corn syrup , peppermint extract and the water in a bowl . Beat on low until combined. (Mixture will be crumbly.) Lightly knead dough in bowl until smooth.
    confectioners' sugar: 2.5 c, vegetable shortening: 2 Tbsp, corn syrup: 2 Tbsp, peppermint extract: 2 tsp, water: 2 tsp
  2. 2
    Shape dough into 1.5 inch diameter log that is about 7 inches long. Wrap in plastic wrap , chill ⏱️ 1 hour . Us a serrated knife to cut log into 1/4 inch thick slices. Arrange slices on a tray lined with waxed paper ; freeze ⏱️ 15 minutes .
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, combine bittersweet chocolate chips and the remaining 1 tsp vegetable shortening in a small bowl . Microwave in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth, stirring between intervals.
    bittersweet chocolate chips: 12 oz, vegetable shortening: 1 tsp
  4. 4
    Us a fork to dip each slice into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place dipped patties on the tray. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days.