GRANDMOM'S IRISH POTATOES

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My mom's Irish Potato Candy. This one doesn't have coconut, but it is really tasty.

Provided by Theresa DiPaolo

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 ½ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup evaporated milk
.128 teaspoon cream of tartar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, butter, evaporated milk, cream of tartar and salt. Mix well and bring to a boil. Cook to the soft ball stage at 234 degrees F (115 degrees C). A few drops will form a soft ball when dropped into cold water. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Add vanilla and beat until creamy and stiff. Roll into balls and shape like little potatoes. Roll each ball in cinnamon to coat, then press in pieces of chopped nuts to look like eyes. You can also dust with cocoa to simulate dirt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 2.8 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 33.3 mg, Sugar 13.1 g