Peppermint Potato Candy - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.