Choc. Covered Cherries

2 pounds pd. sugar; 1 can sweetened condensed milk;1 stick butter(1/2 cup);1t. vanilla;about 3 small jars marsh. cherries;1 pkg.almond bark chocolate. Drain cherries about 15 minutes.Mix pd. sugar,condensed milk,melted butter & vanilla in a large bowl.Mix well till smooth.Pinch off small amount of dough and roll into a ball in the palm of your hand.Roll the dough around cherry.Place wrapped cherries on waxed paper lined cookie sheet and freeze for about an hour.Melt choc. in double broiler and dip the frozen cherries and place back on cookie sheet.Let set till chocolate hardens.ENJOY! Yields-around 75.

Peppermint Patties

I have to share this recipe even if for most the candy making is over till next year. This will be one that i will use all year!If you like York patties like i do,you will love these! Our son Kevin asked why buy the York patties??? They even look like the boughten ones! :) :)
1 lb.powdered sugar;3Tbsp.butter,softened;2 to 3 tsp.peppermint extract;1/2tsp.vanilla extract;1/4c. evaporated milk;2c.(12ounces)semisweet chocolate chips;2Tbsp.shortening-In a bowl,combine first 4 ingredients.Add milk & mix well.Roll into 1-inch balls & place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.Chill for 20 minutes.Flatten with a glass to 1/4 in.;chill for 30 minutes.In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl,melt chocolate chips & shortening.Dip patties;place on waxed paper to harden.Yield:about 5 dozen. THE BEST!!!!!!NOTE- Paul wanted to know why i didn't make mine bigger!!:) :)