Peppermint Potato Candy Recipes

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PEPPERMINT POTATO CANDY



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No one will suspect that these quick minty candies started with yesterday's mashed potatoes. Our taste-testing panelists couldn't get enough of the chocolate-covered sweets that were submitted by Cindy Reams from Philipsburg, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 2-3/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup mashed potatoes (prepared without milk and butter)
2 teaspoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the mashed potatoes, butter and extract until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Press into a foil-lined 13-in. x 9-in. pan., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over potato mixture. Cover and refrigerate until set. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Discard foil; cut candy into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PEPPERMINT POTATO CANDY



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Make and share this Peppermint Potato Candy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kzim4

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 2 3/4 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1986, Fat 44.7, SaturatedFat 24.8, Cholesterol 8.5, Sodium 209.5, Carbohydrate 415.9, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 390.6, Protein 6.3

PEPPERMINT CANDY



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I've been making these for years as they are easy to whip but have and excellent flavor. What colors you make them and how you decorate them depends on the occasion. Originally from a Philadelphia Cream Cheese booklet.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (or few drops peppermint oil)
4 cups powdered sugar
green food coloring
red food coloring
sifted powdered sugar
green decorating icing (optional)
red decorating icing (optional)
white decorating icing (optional)
melted chocolate (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, butter, corn syrup and extract in large mixing bowl at medium speed with electric mixer until well blended.
  • Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar; mix well.
  • Divide mixture into thirds. Knead a few drops green food coloring into one third; repeat with red food coloring and the second third. Leave the last third white.
  • Wrap each third in plastic wrap.
  • Working with one color mixture at a time, shape into 3/4-inch balls.
  • Place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Flatten each ball with bottom of glass that has been lightly dipped in confectioner's sugar.
  • Repeat with remaining mixtures.
  • Decorating with icing or melted chocolate.
  • Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.4, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 2.6, Sodium 8.2, Carbohydrate 8.3, Sugar 8, Protein 0.1

POTATO CANDY



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Make and share this Potato Candy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Candy

Time 40m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 small potato, boiled with skin on
1 lb powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Peel hot potato and smash it up real good with a fork, about 1/2 cup mashed.
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Add enough powdered sugar to create a stiff dough. You may need more sugar.
  • Roll out on powdered sugar, spread with peanut butter.
  • Roll up from one end, pinwheel fashion, slice into 1/4 inch slices.

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