Peppermint Potato Candy

Name: Peppermint Potato Candy
Ingredients: 3/4 cup warm mashed potatoes (prepared without milk or butter); 2 teaspoons butter, softened; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 2 lbs powdered sugar; 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon shortening

6 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup warm mashed potatoes (prepared without milk or butter)
2 teaspoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 lbs powdered sugar
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Directions

1

In a large mixing bowl, beat the mashed potatoes, butter and peppermint extract.
2

Gradually beat in the powdered sugar.
3

Press into a foil-lined 13x9-inch baking dish.
4

Melt chocolate chips and shortening (either in the microwave or in the top of a double boiler).
5

Spread over potato mixture. Cover and refrigerate until set.
6

Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Remove foil and discard.
7

Cut candy into 1-inch squares. Store in an air-tight container.