PEPPERMINT POTATO CANDY
No one will suspect that these quick minty candies started with yesterday's mashed potatoes. Our taste-testing panelists couldn't get enough of the chocolate-covered sweets that were submitted by Cindy Reams from Philipsburg, Pennsylvania.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield about 2-3/4 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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., 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Maurice Possible
[email protected]These candies were a fun and festive treat for the holidays. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
Brandon Guarneri
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these candies! They're perfect for a holiday party or a special occasion.
Behesty Islam
[email protected]These candies were a bit too soft for my liking. I think I'll try cooking them for a little longer next time.
Nini Nini
[email protected]I've never made potato candy before, but this recipe was really easy to follow. The candies turned out great and they were a big hit at my party.
Rikuu
[email protected]I made these candies for my kids and they loved them! They're definitely a fun and easy treat to make for a party.
oogaaboogaa
[email protected]These candies were a little too sweet for my taste, but I think they would be perfect for someone with a sweet tooth.
Adila Rubab
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of peppermint, but I actually really liked these candies. They were the perfect balance of sweet and minty.
Anish Yadav
[email protected]These candies were a fun and festive treat for the holidays. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
Jual Shak
[email protected]I've made these candies several times and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and everyone loves them.
TaKeira Pratt
[email protected]These candies were a bit disappointing. The flavor was bland and they were too hard.
Karen Smith
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these candies! They're perfect for a holiday party or a special occasion.
Sheri Werther
[email protected]These candies were a bit too soft for my liking. I think I'll try cooking them for a little longer next time.
Josiah Gallegos
[email protected]I made these candies for my Christmas cookie exchange and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.
Opoku Eugene
[email protected]These candies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a fun and festive treat for the holidays.
INS MAGIC
[email protected]I've never had potato candy before, but these were surprisingly delicious! The peppermint flavor was perfect and they were the perfect texture.
Bts B√∏y
[email protected]These peppermint potato candies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the unique flavor.