Homemade Peppermint Patties

My kids rave about these which are much tastier than storebought and very easy to make.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  cooked riced potato
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 2 1⁄2 cups icing sugar
• 2  teaspoons  peppermint extract
• 4  ounces  semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
• 2  teaspoons  grated  paraffin wax

Directions

1. Mix butter and potatoes.
2. Stir in icing sugar.
3. Add peppermint extract.
4. Mix well.
5. Mixture should be firm, not sticky.
6. If mixture is sticky, add more icing sugar.
7. Knead slightly.
8. Roll into one inch balls.
9. Flatten to form patties.
10. Chill thoroughly overnight.
11. Melt chocolate squares and paraffin on low heat.
12. Dip each patty in melted chocolate, allowing to drain before placing on waxed paper.
13. Allow chocolate to harden.
14. Store in an airtight container.