Maine Potato Candy
By
Angela Pietrantonio
@mrsjoepie
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Recipe Source~ Tasteofhome.com
Ingredients
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4 cconfectioners' sugar
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4 cflaked coconut
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3/4 cold, plain potatoes, mashed (do not use leftover mashed potatoes made with milk or butter)
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1 1/2 tspvanilla extract
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1/2 tspsalt
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1 lbdark candy coating
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1 csemisweet chocolate chips
How to Make Maine Potato Candy
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar, coconut, mashed potatoes, vanilla, and salt.
- Line a 9-inch square pan with foil; butter the foil. Spread coconut mixture into pan. Cover and chill overnight.
- Cut into 2 x 1-inch rectangles. Cover and freeze.
- n a microwave or double boiler, melt candy coating and chocolate chips. Dip bars in melted coating and chocolate chips; place on waxed paper to harden. Store candy in an airtight container.