Maine Potato Candy

Name: Maine Potato Candy
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 40 servings
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling YIELD: 40 servings

Years ago, folks in Maine ate potatoes every day and used leftovers in bread, doughnuts and even candy. This chocolate potato candy recipe captures the old-school flavors. —Barbara Allen, Chelmsford, Massachusetts

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

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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

1 piece: 155 calories, 7g fat (6g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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