PERFECT PEPPERMINT PATTIES
Calling for just a few ingredients, this is one candy that's simple to prepare. I make lots of different candy at Christmas to give as gifts. It's time consuming, but worth it to see the delight it brings to people. -Joanne Adams, Bath, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Add milk and mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls and place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Flatten with a glass to 1/4-in. thickness. Cover and freeze for 30 minutes. , Microwave chocolate chips and shortening on high until melted; stir until smooth. Dip patties, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
PERFECT PEPPERMINT PATTIES
These are wonderful to serve at the very end of an elegant dinner, or just for noshing when you are in the mood for a breath of fresh air!
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Candy
Time 53m
Yield 5 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine first four ingredients.
- Add milk and mix well.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.
- Chill for 20 minutes.
- Flatten with a glass to 1/4".
- Chill for 30 minutes.
- In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening.
- Dip patties and place on waxed paper to harden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1065.4, Fat 45.8, SaturatedFat 26.6, Cholesterol 9.7, Sodium 50.4, Carbohydrate 179.2, Fiber 8, Sugar 163.3, Protein 6.6
THE PERFECT HOMEMADE PEPPERMINT PATTIES
They taste as good as store bought, but cheaper to do. Great to give as a gift in a pretty tin, or just to make for the house.
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Candy
Time 1h13m
Yield 60 mints
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In bowl, combine first 4 ingredients. Add milk and mix well.
- Roll into 1 inch balls.
- Place on wax paper-lined cookie sheet and chill for 20 minutes.
- Flatten with a glass to 1/4 of inch; chill for 30 minutes.
- In microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening together; stir well. Dip the patties in the mix and place on wax paper to harden and freeze for a short while. To give as gifts, give in tins.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.2, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 1.8, Sodium 5.9, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 10.5, Protein 0.3
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