York Peppermint Patties 1/4" around = 1 serving

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  • Number of Servings: 151
Ingredients
1 - Egg White4 cups - Powder Sugar1/3 cup - Light Corn yrup1/2tsp - Peppermint Oil or ExtractCornstartch for dusting2 package (16oz.) - Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
Directions
In a medium bowl beat the egg white until it is stiff and forms peaks. Don't use a plastic bowl for this. Slowly add the powdered sugar while blending with an elecctric mixer set on medium speed. Add the corn syrup and peppermint oil or extract and knead the mixture with your hands until it has the smooth consistency of dough.
Using a flat surgace and frolling pin lightly duested with cornstarch, roll out the peppermint dough 1/4" thick. Punch out circles or peppermint dough with a cutter or a clean object (to the size that you want). Place the cut out patties on a plate or cookie sheet and let them firm u pin the refrigerator for about 45 mintues.
Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave set on high for about 2 minutes. Stir halfway through the heating time. Melt the chips thoroughly, but do not overheat. Melting the chocolate chips can also be done using a double-boiler pant over low heat.
Drop each patty into the cocolate and coat completely. Using 2 forks, one in each hand, lift the coated patty from the chocolate. Gently tap the forks against the bowl to know fo the excess chocolate and place each patty on waxed paper.
Chill the peppermint patties until firm, about 30 minutes.


Serving Size: Makes 151 1/4" thick patties

Number of Servings: 151

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LYDIAAS.

Servings Per Recipe: 151
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 24.4
  • Total Fat: 1.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 2.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 0.0 g

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