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maine potato candy (needums)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Gail Herbest
Bangor, ME

These are my father in laws favorite: Originally suppose to be spread in a jelly roll pan and cut into squares but he likes them rolled into balls, "Bigger Bite"

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min

Ingredients For maine potato candy (needums)

  • 1 c
    plain mashed potatoes
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 2 lb
    powdered sugar
  • 8 oz
    finely shredded coconut
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make maine potato candy (needums)

  • 1
    In large mixer bowl add all ingredients and beat until smooth and uniform
  • 2
    refrigerate several hours or over night until firm Roll into small balls about the size of a walnut. (If making squares after mixing ingredients spread onto a jelly roll pan and refrigerate)
  • 3
    coat with chocolate almond bark,place on wax paper until chocolate is set. leave plain or decorate with drips of white chocolate

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