Peppermint Patties

🥘 Ingredients

• confectioners' sugar 2 ½ cups
• vegetable shortening 2 Tbsp
• corn syrup 2 Tbsp
• peppermint extract 2 tsp
• water 2 tsp
• bittersweet chocolate chips 12 oz
• vegetable shortening 1 tsp

1. 1

   Combine confectioners' sugar , 2 Tbsp vegetable shortening , corn syrup , peppermint extract and the water in a bowl . Beat on low until combined. (Mixture will be crumbly.) Lightly knead dough in bowl until smooth.
2. 2

   Shape dough into 1.5 inch diameter log that is about 7 inches long. Wrap in plastic wrap , chill 1 hour . Us a serrated knife to cut log into 1/4 inch thick slices. Arrange slices on a tray lined with waxed paper ; freeze 15 minutes .
3. 3

   Meanwhile, combine bittersweet chocolate chips and the remaining 1 tsp vegetable shortening in a small bowl . Microwave in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth, stirring between intervals.
4. 4

   Us a fork to dip each slice into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place dipped patties on the tray. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days.