Peppermint Potato Patties

By MJH

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 3 large Potatoes
• 2 teaspoons butter, soft
• 2 tsp. peppermint extract
• 7 1/2 C. powdered sugar
• 2 C. (12oz) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp. shortening

Preparation

Step 1

Peel potatoes. In a pot boil the potatoes until tender. Drain. Mash until smooth, but do not add anything.

In a large bowl, blend potatoes, butter, and extract until blended. Gradually add powdered sugar. Shape into balls. Using the flat bottom of a glass. Squish the balls into patties. Freeze until solid.

In the microwave, melt chocolate and shortening. Dip frozen patties in chocolate. Let harden. Keep in airtight container.