Pioneer Potato Candy

The main ingredients for this old fashioned candy are mashed potato and confectioners' sugar. Salted peanuts can be substituted for shredded coconut for a different taste.

• Calories: 516 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 pound semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 pounds confectioners' sugar
• ⅔ cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup mashed cooked potatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the potato, salt and vanilla. Sift the confectioners sugar over potato, stirring and adding about 1 cup at a time. Mixture will liquefy when first sugar is added then gradually begin to thicken.

Step 3

When it becomes the consistency of stiff dough, knead it even though not all the sugar has been added.

Step 4

After kneading, cover with a damp cloth and chill until a small spoonful can be rolled into a ball. Shape in small 1/2 inch balls. Dip balls in melted chocolate then roll in peanuts or coconut.