Peppermint Patties

By Orion

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup warm mashed potatoes (mashed with milk only)
• I tablespoon shortening
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 7 drops peppermint extract Dark sweet chocolate, melted

Preparation

Step 1

Beat all ingredients until smooth. Add additional powdered sugar if needed to reach desired consistency. Shape into patties and freeze. Coat patties with melted chocolate while frozen.

Note: This recipe won a first place ribbon at the Malheur County Fair in Ontario, Oregon. It also won the grand prize in the candy division.