maine potato candy

Name: Maine Potato Candy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 4 cup(s) confectioners' sugar; 4 cup(s) flaked coconut; 3/4 cup(s) old, plain potatoes, mashed (do not use leftover mashed potatoes made with milk or butter); 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 pound(s) dark candy coating; 1 cup(s) semisweet chocolate chips

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Angela Pietrantonio

Woonsocket, RI

Updated on Jan 6, 2012

Haven't had this in a long long time! It's a recipe I obtained years and years ago and forgot I had it! Recipe Source~ Tasteofhome.com

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 30 Min

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yield 2 pounds

Ingredients

4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 cups flaked coconut
3/4 cup old, plain potatoes, mashed (do not use leftover mashed potatoes made with milk or butter)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound dark candy coating
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

How To Make maine potato candy

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, coconut, mashed potatoes, vanilla, and salt.

Step 2

Line a 9-inch square pan with foil; butter the foil. Spread coconut mixture into pan. Cover and chill overnight.
Step 3

Cut into 2 x 1-inch rectangles. Cover and freeze.
Step 4

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.
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