Homemade Peppermint Patties

Mix together the confectioner’s sugar, corn syrup, water, peppermint extract and shortening using an electric mixer until combined (mixture will be crumbly). Scoop out and knead on a confectioner’s sugar-dusted countertop until the mixture is a smooth white ball. Roll out to 1/4th inch thick using a rolling pin and freeze for ten minutes.

Using small circular cookie cutters, punch circles into the frozen peppermint “dough”. Freeze the circles again for ten more minutes.

Melt the chocolate and butter over low heat. Drop the peppermints in and smooth the chocolate over the tops to coat well. Lay each patty on wax paper and freeze until firm, about twenty minutes. Store in fridge.