Went I went to DE Furbowl last week, one of the people I went with has a bit of a love for the brand name peppermint patties you can by at the store. Me, of course, open my beak about being able to make them at home. So here you go Kes, I hope you drown your keyboard in drool.

And yes, I will make another batch for you and solely for you.

Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp softened butter
2 tsp peppermint extract
2 tbsp cream
12 oz dark chocolate chips
1-2 tbsp shortening

Directions:
In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, butter, peppermint extract, and cream. Beat them with a paddle attachment until the mixture comes together. Don’t be alarmed if it looks like it's dry and crumbly as you start mixing it.
Turn the mixer speed higher and beat until the candy comes together and is light and creamy. When you touch it, it should be soft but not at all sticky. If it seems sticky, add a little more powdered sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, until it’s no longer sticky. It should be very stiff, like Play-Doh.
Scrape the candy paste out onto a long piece of cling wrap, and form it into a thin tube, about 1 1/2 inch in diameter. Wrap it well in cling wrap and twist the ends so that it stays in place.
*super secret technique inserted here to keep the paste round and not flatten out when in the fridge*
Chill the candy until it is very firm, about 45 minutes. Once firm, use a large sharp knife to slice off rounds about 1/4 inch thick. You should get about 36 candies from this recipe.
Melt the chips and shortening in the microwave. Melt in 20-second increments, stirring after every 20 seconds to prevent overheating.
Use a fork or dipping tools to dip a patty completely into the melted coating.
*insert another super secret technique*
Let the excess coating drip back into the bowl.