Potato Mints

Prep: 15 min

Potato Mints are sweet, creamy confections with a peppermint flavor, perfect for holidays or treats, appealing to both kids and adults seeking a simple, flavorful candy.

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Ingredients

  • 1 small potato, freshly boiled and mashed
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
  • oil of peppermint to taste
  • food coloring (if desired)

Instructions

  1. Add salt and oil of peppermint to hot mashed potatoes.
  2. Work in enough confectioners sugar to make a stiff dough that will hold its shape when made into balls with the fingers.
  3. Place balls on wax paper to set.
  4. Let the potato mints cool and firm before serving or storing.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

219 kcal 11% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.8g 4% DV
Total Fat 5.2g 7% DV
Carbs 41.9g 15% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 24.5g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9692mg 100% DV
Potassium 438.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 6.4mg 7% DV
Calcium 11.5mg 1% DV
Iron 0.4mg 2% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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