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Pioneer Potato Candy

By: DEBEHOO  
"Try rolling these in 2/3 cup ground, salted peanuts instead of coconut!"

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Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 8 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 pounds confectioners' sugar
  • 1 pound chocolate confectioners' coating
  • 1 cup flaked coconut

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, until potatoes are soft. Drain and mash.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup mashed potatoes, salt and vanilla until smooth. Sift confectioners' sugar over potato mixture a cup at a time. Stir into potatoes. Mixture will liquefy at first when sugar is added, then gradually begin to thicken. When it becomes the consistency of stiff dough, knead it, adding more sugar if necessary, or not using the whole amount if mixture is very stiff. Cover with a damp cloth and chill until mixture holds its shape when formed into a small (1/2 inch) ball.
  3. Form potato mixture into 1/2 inch balls.
  4. Melt confectioners' coating in a double boiler or in a small saucepan over low heat. Dip balls in melted chocolate, then roll in coconut. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 67 | Total Fat: 2.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2005 by Connie 
My mom made this candy for us kids every holiday, and special occasions. It may sound... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2004 by JJ3803 
another way to do it is to make the potato part of the candy into a big ball and roll it out... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2009 by LuvDeeMocha 
A lady at our church made this candy years ago and I thought it was so good..Glad I could find... MORE

 
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