Pioneer Potato Candy

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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.

Servings:
12
Yield:
2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 pound semisweet chocolate, chopped

  • 1 cup mashed cooked potatoes

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2 pounds confectioners' sugar

  • cup shredded coconut

Directions

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

  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.

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

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

516 Calories
13g Fat
102g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 516
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 162mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 102g 37%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 95g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 0%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 70mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.