Chocolate-Covered Peppermint Patties

Ingredients

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of shortening, corn syrup, peppermint extract, water, and red food coloring (if desired). Stir until smooth.
2. Shape the mixture into 1-inch patties. Place the patties on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
3. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of shortening over low heat. Stir until smooth.
4. Remove the patties from the freezer. Dip each patty in the melted chocolate and place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.
5. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Peppermint patties were first introduced in 1940 by the York Cone Company.
• The York Peppermint Pattie was originally known as the "York Patty".
• The York Peppermint Pattie is a registered trademark of The Hershey Company.