Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties

These cool peppermint patties are made with mashed potatoes.

Original recipe makes 4 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup mashed potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
8 cups confectioners’ sugar
8 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons shortening

  • PREP

    45 mins

  • COOK

    5 mins

  • READY IN

    8 hrs 50 mins

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the potatoes, salt, butter, and peppermint extract. Gradually mix in confectioners’ sugar; mix in enough to make a workable dough, between 6 and 8 cups.
  2. Knead slightly, and roll into cherry-size balls. Flatten balls to form patties. Arrange on sheets of wax paper, and allow to dry overnight.
  3. Place chocolate and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. Dip patties in melted chocolate, and let cool on wax paper.

Nutrition

Calories: 118 kcal
Carbohydrates: 24.3 g
Cholesterol: 1 mg
Fat: 2.6 g
Fiber: 0.4 g
Protein: 0.4 g
Sodium: 65 mg

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