CHOCOLATE COVERED PEPPERMINT PATTIES

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These cool peppermint patties are made with mashed potatoes.

Provided by Wendy MacLeod

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Mints

Time 8h50m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 65.3 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

Osama Tahir
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I'm allergic to peppermint, so I wasn't able to try these patties. But they looked delicious!


Awais Mehar
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These patties were delicious! I would definitely make them again for a special occasion.


Tuneboi
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed these patties. The peppermint filling was very refreshing.


Robin Anderson
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These patties were a bit too rich for my taste. I would have preferred a lighter chocolate.


Umar Amadu
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I made these patties for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Tajkiaakter Jeny
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These patties were a bit too minty for my taste. I would have preferred a more balanced flavor.


Mohammad Roni
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I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint. These patties were the perfect after-dinner treat.


Desmond Tekyi
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These patties were easy to make and they turned out great! I would definitely make them again.


Nomvula Maduma
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I had some trouble getting the chocolate to melt smoothly. Other than that, these patties were great!


Runsheeg Official
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These patties were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Snow Wolf
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I'm not a huge fan of peppermint, but I really enjoyed these patties. The chocolate was so good that it made up for the peppermint flavor.


Nusula Hasfha
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These patties were delicious! The chocolate was rich and creamy, and the peppermint filling was perfectly minty.


Janette Tamara
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I made these patties for my family and they were a huge success! The combination of chocolate and peppermint is always a winner.


Harley Ruda
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These chocolate-covered peppermint patties were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.