Peppermint Patties

Lynns Kitchen Adventures

3-3/4 C powdered sugar
3 TB butter, softened
2 to 3 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/4 C evaporated milk
2 C chocolate chips
2 TB shortening

In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Add milk and mix well.  Spread mixture onto a 9"x13" baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm.
Melt 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips and 1 1/2 tablespoon of shortening in a double boiler until melted.   Spread over chilled mint mixture and chill until chocolate is set.

Flip bars over and carefully peel or parchment paper. Melt remaining chocolate and shortening and spread over the mint layer. Chill until set.

After firm, bring to room temperature and then cut them. If the chocolate is solid these will be hard to cut. Bring them to room temperature to cut them, and then put them back in the refrigerator to store them.

We have only made these once but they are so very yummy!  Mommy used green food coloring in the mint layer but used too much and they were BRIGHT green.  I was taking them to church at Christmas time and didn't have time to make more so I took them anyway. They looked funny but tasted great.  I suggest going very easy on the food coloring!  :)

Love Always,
Mommy