Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter melted
• 8 cups confectioners' sugar 
• 2 teaspoons peppermint extract 
• 1 cup potatoes mashed
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate 
• 2 tablespoons shortening 

Equipment

• bowl
• wax paper
• microwave

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.
4. Heat in microwave, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. Dip patties in melted chocolate, and let cool on wax paper.