peppermint patties

dear reader,
today i have made my all time favorite candy cool breeze peppermint patties i love them!!!!! now this is just my personal opinion but they all most taste better with out the chocolate!!!
well any way here's the recipe

"cool breeze" peppermint patties
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 tsp peppermint extract
7-9 c confectioners' sugar
1c semisweet or dark chocolate chips
3 tbsp shortening
2 tsp of shaved cooking wax(helps it not welt in your hands)

in a large mixing bowl beat the cream cheese and extract until smooth. Gradually add confectioners sugar, beating well. roll into a log about 1 inch in circumference

place on wax paper and cut into patties.

cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. in a microwave melt the chocolate chips and shortening and the wax; stir until smooth. cool slightly.

dip patties into melted chocolate; place in waxed paper until firm. store in refrigerator. makes 48 pieces

hope you like it!
-the clueless cook

P.S. only 2 days until Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!