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Never made these, but as a Mainer felt obligated to add to the recipe archives. These are an almond joy-type candy that has a surprising ingredient!! Recipe from the Maine Jubliee Cookbook.

Provided by Petunia

Categories     Candy

Time 50m

Yield 1 Pan

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 medium potato, cut into chunks
1 lb confectioners' sugar (or more)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup coconut, shredded,sugared

Steps:

  • Cook the potato in water.
  • While the potato is still warm,mash it and stir in the sugar and vanilla.
  • Mix well and then add the coconut.
  • Press mixture into a buttered pan.
  • Cool and cut into squares.
  • Dip the squares into melted chocolate and place on waxed paper to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2221.2, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 24.5, Sodium 33.4, Carbohydrate 499.6, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 449.4, Protein 7.2

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