Best Chocolate Coconut Mashed Potato Candies Recipes
CHOCOLATE-COCONUT MASHED POTATO CANDIES
Another favorite from my grandma's recipe box. I love these little candies. I make several batches at Christmas to give as gifts and no one ever figured out that they had mashed potatoes in them. Well my secret is out now.
Provided by Marsha Gardner
Categories Chocolate
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Combine all ingredients except coating; drop by teaspoonfuls on waxed paper.
- 2. Roll into balls; refrigerate 1/2-1 hour. If mixture is too soft to form balls, refrigerate first then roll into balls.
- 3. CHOCOLATE COATING: Combine all coating ingredients in the top of a double boiler. Melt over hot water, stirring occasionally, until ingredients are blended
- 4. While still in the double boiler dip rolled balls using tongs, candy dipper or 2 forks into chocolate, coating all sides. Place on waxed paper. Place in refrigerator to firm up. Store in tightly sealed container.
MAINE POTATO CANDY
Years ago, folks in Maine ate potatoes daily and used leftovers in bread, doughnuts and other dishes. This potato candy recipe captures all of the old-school flavors. -Barbara Allen, Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 2 pounds (40 servings).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; butter the foil. Spread coconut mixture into pan. Cover and chill overnight. Cut into 2x1-in. rectangles. Cover and freeze. , In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip bars in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper to set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 7g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHOCOLATE POTATO CANDY
Steps:
- Boil potato until very tender. In small bowl, mash potato with fork or masher. Add 3 1/2 cups of confectioners' sugar slowly until thick dough like consistency. Spread remaining sugar on flat surface and roll out dough evenly. Spread on peanut butter and chocolate.Roll into log and cut into 1 inch pieces! Yummy!
MASHED POTATO CANDY
Make and share this Mashed Potato Candy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Northern_Reflectionz
Categories Candy
Time 25m
Yield 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place sugar, salt, coconut in bowl with softened butter.
- Add potatoes and vanilla and mix well by hand.
- Pack mixture into 9 x 13 pan.
- Cool in fridge.
- Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares.
- Melt chocolate, chocolate chips and paraffin wax -- stirring til no lumps appear. (ALWAYS exercise caution when heating paraffin -- I use a large well washed tin can and put it in the double boiler).
- Using a toothpick, dip the squares in melted chocolate and place on waxed paper to set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3818.1, Fat 159.5, SaturatedFat 106.3, Cholesterol 123.6, Sodium 1437.3, Carbohydrate 637.6, Fiber 24.9, Sugar 582, Protein 19.7
COCONUT MASHED POTATO CANDY #SP5
Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix. An easy, delicious candy for any holiday. My mom started making this candy in the 1960's and so far these have been enjoyed by four generations of our family.
Provided by Laurie V.
Categories Potato
Time 20m
Yield 24-36 candies, 12-24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine cold mashed potatoes and confectioner's sugar in a large bowl. Thoroughly combine. Mixture will begin as a stiff dough and loosen up as the sugar mixes with the potatoes. Add the coconut and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
- Form into triangular peaks, using about 1 rounded teaspoon of mixture for each. Put on waxed paper lined cookie sheet. Let dry for 20 minutes.
- Melt chocolate in bowl over simmering water (or in microwave in one minute intervals until melted).
- Dip base of each candy in chocolate. Let stand on waxed paper to set.
- Store in covered tin in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.8, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 12.9, Sodium 84.4, Carbohydrate 57.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 52.6, Protein 2.1
COCONUT SURPRISE CANDY
What's the secret ingredient in these dipped balls? Mashed potatoes! The spuds create the creamy texture, while coconut and chocolate chips figure big in the flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine coconut, sugar and mashed potatoes; mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. In a microwave or double boiler, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip the balls into chocolate and then walnuts if desired. Return to waxed paper until chocolate is set.
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