Creamy Peppermint Or Coconut Patties

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract or 1 teaspoon coconut extract
• 9 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons shortening

1. Beat cream cheese and extract until smooth.
2. Gradually add confectioners sugar, beating well.
3. Shape into 1 inch balls.
4. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
5. Flatten into patties.
6. The bottom of a cup works great.
7. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
8. In microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth.
9. Cool slightly.
10. Dip patties into melted chocolate.
11. Place on waxed paper.
12. Store in refrigerator.
13. **If you decide to use coconut extract consider sprinkling flaked coconut on top of chocolate while still soft.

cream cheese, peppermint, sugar, milk chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate chips, shortening

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creamy-peppermint-or-coconut-patties-106973 (may not work)