York Peppermint Patties

1 (14 ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 tablespoon peppermint extract
green or red food coloring, optional
6 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional confectioners' sugar
1 - 16 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

In large mixer bowl, combine Eagle Brand, extract and food coloring
if desired. Add 6 cups sugar; beat on low speed until smooth and well
blended. Turn mixture onto surface sprinkled with confectioners sugar.
Knead lightly to form smooth ball. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place
2 inches apart on wax paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten each ball into
a 1 ?-inch patty.

Let dry 1 hour or longer; turn over and let dry at least 1 hour. Melt the
chocolate chips in a microwave set on high for 2 minutes. Stir halfway
through the heating time. Melt thoroughly, but do not overheat. Melting the
chocolate chips can also be done using a double boiler over low heat. With
fork, dip each patty into warm chocolate (draw fork lightly across rim of pan
to remove excess coating). Invert onto wax paper lined baking sheets; let stand
until firm. Store covered at room temperature or in refrigerator.