Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties

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Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties
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Submitted by: Wendy MacLeod
Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 8 Hours 50 Minutes Yields: 48 servings
"These cool peppermint patties are made with mashed potatoes."
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup mashed potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons melted butter (vegan margarine)
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
8 cups confectioners' sugar
8 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate (vegan)
2 tablespoons shortening (vegan)

DIRECTIONS:
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.
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.
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.

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