1 lb. powder sugar
3 tbsp butter soften
2 to 3 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup evaporated milk
2 cups (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp shortening

In bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Add milk and mix well. Roll into 1 - inch balls and place on wax paper lined cookie sheet. Chill for 20 minutes. Flatten with glass to 1/4 inch thickness. Chill for 30 minutes. In double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening. Dip patties into chocolate and place on wax paper to harden.

Yields about 5 dozen.