York Peppermint Patties Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Egg white
4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon Peppermint oil or extract
Cornstarch for dusting
1 (16-oz.) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions:
In a medium bow, 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 electric 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 surface and a rolling pin lightly dusted with cornstarch, roll out
the peppermint dough 1/4-inch thick.
Punch out circles of peppermint dough with a biscuit cutter or a clean can with
a diameter of about 2 1/2- inches. Place them on plates or cookie sheets, and
let them firm up in the refrigerator, about 45 minutes.
Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave set on high for 2 minutes. Stir halfway
through the heating time. Melt thoroughly, but do not overheat. Melting the
chocolate chips can also be done using a double-boiler over low heat.
Drop each patty into the chocolate 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 knock of the excess chocolate and place each patty on waxed
paper.
Chill the peppermint patties until firm, about 30 minutes.