Best Maine Potato Candy Recipes

MAINE POTATO CANDY

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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

Ingredients

4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup cold mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

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.

MAINE POTATO CANDY (NEEDUMS)

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These are my father in laws favorite: Originally suppose to be spread in a jelly roll pan and cut into squares but he likes them rolled into balls, "Bigger Bite"

Provided by Gail Herbest

Categories Candies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 c plain mashed potatoes
1/2 tsp salt
1 stick butter
2 lb powdered sugar
8 oz finely shredded coconut
2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

1. In large mixer bowl add all ingredients and beat until smooth and uniform
2. refrigerate several hours or over night until firm Roll into small balls about the size of a walnut. (If making squares after mixing ingredients spread onto a jelly roll pan and refrigerate)
3. coat with chocolate almond bark,place on wax paper until chocolate is set. leave plain or decorate with drips of white chocolate

MAINE POTATO CANDY

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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

Provided by Angela Pietrantonio

Categories Candies

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, coconut, mashed potatoes, vanilla, and salt.
2. Line a 9-inch square pan with foil; butter the foil. Spread coconut mixture into pan. Cover and chill overnight.
3. Cut into 2 x 1-inch rectangles. Cover and freeze.
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.

MAINE POTATO CANDY

Maine Potato Candy image

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 @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup cold mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; butter the foil. Spread coconut mixture into pan. Cover and chill overnight. Cut into 2-in. x 1-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.