Maine Potato Candy

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

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By Angela Pietrantonio
@mrsjoepie

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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Serves:

2 pounds

Prep:

30 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Ingredients

4 c

confectioners' sugar
4 c

flaked coconut
3/4 c

old, plain potatoes, mashed (do not use leftover mashed potatoes made with milk or butter)
1 1/2 tsp

vanilla extract
1/2 tsp

salt
1 lb

dark candy coating
1 c

semisweet chocolate chips
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How to Make Maine Potato Candy

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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.

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