homemade idaho spuds candy
My Dad absolutely loves Idaho Spuds candy. I wanted to surprise him with a homemade version. I tried and tried and finally I do believe I have nailed it. At least he tells me that I have. Every Christmas he looks forward to seeing these in his goodie box.
prep time
40 Min
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
about 50
Ingredients
- 2 - eggs (beaten) if not wanting to use real eggs can substitute powdered eggs and water to equal 2 large eggs
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- - tiny pinch of salt
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 2 cups finely shredded coconut or finely chopped nuts
How To Make homemade idaho spuds candy
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Step 1In a small microwave bowl, melt the milk chocolate chips and the butter together in the microwave for about 1 minute. Stir until fully melted. Set aside
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Step 2In a large mixing bowl mix well the beaten eggs, powdered sugar, vanilla and salt. Add the melted chocolate and butter mixture. Stir to combine. Then add the mini- marshmallows and combine well. May have to use your hands to really mix it all up. Don't be afraid to get your hands gooey.
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Step 3Scoop out a tablespoon of the mixture, shape as well as you can into a log. Then roll in the shredded coconut or nuts. Continue until all the chocolate mixture is used up.
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Category:
Other Snacks
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Heirloom
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Sugar
Keyword:
#candy
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