Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties

SUBMITTED BY: Wendy MacLeod PHOTO BY: sureicancook

"These cool peppermint patties are made with mashed potatoes."

PREP TIME	45 Min
COOK TIME	5 Min
READY IN	8 Hrs 50 Min

SERVINGS & SCALING

Original recipe yield: 4 dozen

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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

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DIRECTIONS

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.
Knead slightly, and roll into cherry-size balls. Flatten balls to form patties. Arrange on sheets of wax paper, and allow to dry overnight.
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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Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2003 by SWEET BABOO

Whatever you do, don't use instant mashed potatoes. Somehow, I couldn't get the patties to thicken. As I didn't have any extra powdered sugar to add, I was forced to add extra potatoes and then it ended up tasting awful. I will try again with regular potatoes!

15 users found this review helpful

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2003 by NETTYJ

I also varied the flavors: lemon, orange, and maple. I shape the dough in to a small log, cut it into small squares and used it as filling for those candy molds you buy at craft stores. I stored them in fridge until I gave them away as gifts. I am going to do the same thing for my wedding.

9 users found this review helpful