Maine Potato Candy
By
Angela Pietrantonio
@mrsjoepie
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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
Recipe Source~ Tasteofhome.com
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
How to Make Maine Potato Candy
- 1In a large bowl, combine the sugar, coconut, mashed potatoes, vanilla, and salt.
- 2Line a 9-inch square pan with foil; butter the foil. Spread coconut mixture into pan. Cover and chill overnight.
- 3Cut into 2 x 1-inch rectangles. Cover and freeze.
- 4n 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.
About Maine Potato Candy
Course/Dish: Candies
