PEPPERMINT PATTIES

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My family loves these refreshing candies. At Christmastime, I like to add a few drops of green food coloring to the mixture before shaping and dipping them in chocolate. -Mary Ester Holloway, Bowerston, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 12 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds confectioners' sugar
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 teaspoons peppermint extract
3 pounds milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, milk, butter and extract until smooth. Shape into 1/2-in. balls and flatten into patties. Freeze 30 minutes. , In a microwave, melt half of candy coating at a time; dip patties into chocolate. Let excess drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets until set. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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