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Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties Recipe

Posted on 27. May, 2009 by admin in Chocolate Candy

“These cool peppermint patties are made with mashed potatoes.”

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 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

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.

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