Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties Recipe

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Brief

Prep 45 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 8hrs

Total: 8hrs50 mins

Servings: 48

Yield: 4 dozen

Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties Recipe

Ingredients

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

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Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Knead slightly and roll into cherry-size balls. Flatten balls to form patties. Arrange on sheets of wax paper and allow to dry overnight.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:48

Calories: 117.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.4g 1%

Carbohydrates: 24.3g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 22.9g

Fat: 2.6g 4%

Saturated Fat: 1.3g 6%

Cholesterol: 1.4mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 15.6IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg 1%

Vitamin C: 0.3mg 1%

Folate: 0.4mcg

Calcium: 1.4mg

Iron: 0.3mg 1%

Magnesium: 0.8mg

Potassium: 13.6mg

Sodium: 65.3mg 3%

Calories From Fat: 23

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.