Shelly's Recipe

PEPPERMINT PATTIES

Category: Candy

1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tbsp peppermint extract
Green or red food coloring (optional)
6 cups confectioners sugar
Additional confectioners sugar
1 1/2 lbs chocolate-flavored candy coating*, melted

In large bowl, combine condensed milk, extract and food coloring (optional). Add 6 cups confectioners sugar; beat on low speed until smooth and well blended. Turn mixture onto surface sprinkled with confectioners sugar.

Knead lightly to form smooth ball. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on wax-paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten each ball into a 1 1/2inch patty.

Let dry 1 hour or longer; turn over and let dry at least 1 hour. With fork, dip each patty into warm candy coating (draw fork lightly across rim of pan to remove excess coating). Invert onto wax-paper-lined baking sheets; let stand until firm. Store covered at room temperature or in refrigerator. Makes about 8 dozen