Dessert

Creamy Peppermint Patties is for Dessert.

Creamy Peppermint Patties takes several minutes to prepare.

Creamy Peppermint Patties takes several minutes to cook.

Creamy Peppermint Patties makes 24 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Peppermint Patties are:

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
? teaspoon peppermint extract
4? cups confectioner?s sugar
? cup plus 2 tablespoons bittersweet (dark) chocolate chips
? cup plus 2 tablespoons milk chocolate chips
1? tablespoons shortening

Here is how you make Creamy Peppermint Patties:

In a large deep mixing bowl beat the cream cheese and extract until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating well until all is mixed in.Line two baking sheets with wax paper. Shape filling into small ? inch balls and place on waxed paper. Flatten into patties. Refrigerate for one hour.Place chocolate and shortening in a glass bowl. Melt in the microwave at 30 second intervals until smooth. Cool slightly. Dip patties in melted chocolate; place on waxed paper until firm. Store in the refrigerator. Serving Size: 24Number of Servings: 24Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BRITTWILSON11.

The nutritional information for Creamy Peppermint Patties is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 24
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 145.9

• Total Fat: 4.6 g
• Cholesterol: 5.6 mg
• Sodium: 15.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 27.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
• Protein: 0.3 g