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CARLA'S PEPPERMINT PATTIES Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 (14 oz.) can of Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 Tbsp. peppermint extract
green or red food coloring, optional
6 cups confectioners' sugar
additional confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 pounds Eagle Brand Chocolate-Flavored Candy Coating, melted
Directions:
Directions:
In large mixer bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, extract and food coloring, if desired. Add 6 cups sugar; beat on low speed until smooth and well blended. Turn mixture into surface sprinkled with confectioners' sugar. Knead lightly to form smooth ball. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on wax paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten each ball into a 1 ½ inch patty. Let dry 1 hour or longer, turn over and let dry at least another hour. With fork, dip each patty in warm candy coating (draw fork lightly across rim of pan to remove excess coating). Invert onto wax paper linked baking sheets; let stand until firm. Store covered at room temperature or in refrigerator.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8 dozen
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
2 hours and 30mins.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Carla Alexander's favorite holiday treat.

 

 

 

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