Peppermint Pattiessave

Peppermint Pattiessave was pinched from <a href="http://spoonful.com/recipes/peppermint-patties" target="_blank">spoonful.com.</a>

"These are the addictive classics, with a snappy, minty middle and a luscious chocolate coating. Packaged prettily, they make perfect gifts. Be sure to whip up a test batch for yourself just to make sure they're really, really good...."

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon water
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 (1-pound) box confectioners' sugar (3-3/4 cups)
1 tablespoon shortening
10 to 12 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
6 hard mint candies (we used Starlight), crushed in a ziplock bag with a rolling pin
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