Just in time for Valentine's Day -- DIY Peppermint Patties

Want to give something homemade and sweet and good and easy?  Do-It-Yourself Peppermint Patties are great.

Mix ½ block (8−ounce) cream cheese, 1/2 t peppermint extract, and 4-1/2c confectioners' sugar.  Dump on to counter and knead a bit; sprinkle counter with more confectioner’s sugar if too sticky. Break off golf ball-sized pieces, round them then flatten.  Place discs on wax paper-lined sheets and let air dry; after an hour, flip over to dry other side.  Melt 1-1/2c chocolate chips (can mix milk and semi sweet chocolates) -- zap one minute, stir, zap 30 seconds more, stir, etc till melted – can burn so watch.  Dip each disc into the melted chocolate.  Fridge to harden then dip other side.  You could get creative and make a giant heart or just make a giant pattie.  Makes about 24.