Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 50 mins


• 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.