Homemade Peppermint Patties (Original video)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 5 to 5 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 4 cups chocolate
• 2 teaspoons shortening

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract.
2. Slowly incorporate powdered sugar until a workable dough forms.
3. Roll out dough and cut into patties. Chill in the freezer.
4. Melt chocolate and shortening over a double boiler.
5. Dip chilled patties in melted chocolate using a fork.
6. Place dipped patties on parchment paper and refrigerate until set. Enjoy!