Peppermint Potato Candy

Name: Peppermint Potato Candy
Ingredients: 3/4 cup mashed potatoes (prepared without milk and butter); 2 teaspoons butter, softened; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon shortening

6 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup mashed potatoes (prepared without milk and butter)
2 teaspoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Directions

1

In a large bowl, beat the mashed potatoes, butter and extract until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Press into a foil-lined 13-in. x 9-in. pan.
2

In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over potato mixture. Cover and refrigerate until set. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Discard foil; cut candy into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container.