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

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

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