PEPPERMINT POTATO CANDY

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Make and share this Peppermint Potato Candy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kzim4

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 2 3/4 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the mashed potatoes, butter and peppermint extract.
  • Gradually beat in the powdered sugar.
  • Press into a foil-lined 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Melt chocolate chips and shortening (either in the microwave or in the top of a double boiler).
  • Spread over potato mixture. Cover and refrigerate until set.
  • Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Remove foil and discard.
  • Cut candy into 1-inch squares. Store in an air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1986, Fat 44.7, SaturatedFat 24.8, Cholesterol 8.5, Sodium 209.5, Carbohydrate 415.9, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 390.6, Protein 6.3

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