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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Great candy for your Christmas treat plates! Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the mashed potatoes, butter and peppermint extract.
2. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar.
3. Press into a foil-lined 13x9-inch baking dish.
4. Melt chocolate chips and shortening (either in the microwave or in the top of a double boiler).
5. Spread over potato mixture. Cover and refrigerate until set.
6. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Remove foil and discard.
7. Cut candy into 1-inch squares. Store in an air-tight container.
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