Mashed Potato Pecan Fudge

Name: Mashed Potato Pecan Fudge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1-3/4 pounds.
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided; 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1/2 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 cup chopped pecans

This treasured recipe goes back to my grandmother, who loved the candy as much as I do! It's easy to make and so indulgent. Be ready to hand out the recipe.—Carolyn Hayes, Johnston City, Illinois

Ingredients

1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Line an 11x7-in. pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and remaining butter; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, vanilla and salt. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in pecans and chocolate mixture. Spread into prepared pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil. Cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 51 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Granny's Mashed Potato Fudge in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2010