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tags:
  - holiday
  - magnolia
  - peppermint
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# :herb: Peppermint Patties

![Peppermint Patties](../assets/images/peppermint-patties.jpg){ loading=lazy }

| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 28-30 patties | 1.25 hours |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :candy: 2.5 cups confectioners' sugar
- :carrot: 2 Tbsp vegetable shortening
- :corn: 2 Tbsp corn syrup
- :herb: 2 tsp peppermint extract
- :droplet: 2 tsp water
- :chocolate_bar: 12 oz bittersweet chocolate chips
- :carrot: 1 tsp vegetable shortening

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 bowl
- 1 plastic wrap
- 1 serrated knife
- 1 tray
- 1 waxed paper
- 1 small bowl
- 1 fork

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 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.

### Step 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.

### Step 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.

### Step 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.

## :link: Source

- Magnolia