Peppermint Patties

​1/3 cup butter, softened
½ cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons peppermint extract, or to taste
4 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 bag (10 ounces) dark melting chocolate wafers
 
1.  Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper  In the bowl of a stand mixer, on low setting, combine butter, corn syrup and peppermint extract.  Gradually beat in powdered sugar until incorporated.  Mixture will seem crumbly but will hold together when pinched.  Taste for seasoning and add more extract if desired.
 
2.  Form 1-inch balls of dough and flatten into patties; place in prepared pan.  Freeze for 30 minutes.
 
3.  Melt wafers by microwaving in a glass bowl in 3-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth. With a fork or dipping tool, lower each patty into melted chocolate, turning to coat and tapping off excess.  (If patties become too soft to work with, return to freezer until hard.)  Return to pan.
 
4.  Let stand until firm. Store between layers of parchment paper; refrigerate if desired. 
 
Revised September 2017