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MAINE POTATO CANDY RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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Years ago, folks in Maine ate potatoes daily and used leftovers in bread, doughnuts and other dishes. This potato candy recipe captures all of the old-school flavors. —Barbara Allen, Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Yield 40 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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. , 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 : Calories 155 calories, FatContent 7g fat (6g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 0 cholesterol, SodiumContent 55mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.

IDAHO POTATO CANDY RECIPE - FOOD.COM



Idaho Potato Candy Recipe - Food.com image

Taste will remind you of a Mounds bar. Want to make an Almond Joy? Top each candy with a toasted almond and use Milk Chocolate.

Total Time 1 hours

Prep Time 1 hours

Yield 2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
3/4 cup mashed potatoes
2 lbs confectioners' sugar
10 ounces sweetened coconut
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
1/2 paraffin wax block (also called baking wax)

Steps:

  • Melt butter.
  • Add butter to potatoes, then add sugar, coconut, vanilla and salt.
  • Use your clean hands to mix thoroughly.
  • Shape into small balls or ovals.
  • Chill while you prepare chocolate dip.
  • To make dipping chocolate, melt ingredients in a double boiler.
  • Dip each piece into melted chocolate and place on waxed paper to harden.
  • Stir in refrigerator in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4284.4, FatContent 204.4, SaturatedFatContent 138.4, CholesterolContent 245.6, SodiumContent 1866.3, CarbohydrateContent 649.4, FiberContent 22, SugarContent 600.2, ProteinContent 17.9

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