CREAMY PEPPERMINT OR COCONUT PATTIES
This is such a wonderful tasting candy. The recipe comes from an elementary school cookbook. The original recipe called for using peppermint extract as the flavoring. I have found that it is equally good using coconut extract to flavor it with.
Provided by NetteGail
Categories Candy
Time 40m
Yield 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat cream cheese and extract until smooth.
- Gradually add confectioners sugar, beating well.
- Shape into 1 inch balls.
- Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
- Flatten into patties.
- The bottom of a cup works great.
- Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
- In microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth.
- Cool slightly.
- Dip patties into melted chocolate.
- Place on waxed paper.
- Store in refrigerator.
- **If you decide to use coconut extract consider sprinkling flaked coconut on top of chocolate while still soft.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1515.4, Fat 40.7, SaturatedFat 21.3, Cholesterol 63.6, Sodium 178.3, Carbohydrate 293.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 284.5, Protein 6
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