IDAHO POTATO CANDY

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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.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Candy

Time 1h

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, Fat 204.4, SaturatedFat 138.4, Cholesterol 245.6, Sodium 1866.3, Carbohydrate 649.4, Fiber 22, Sugar 600.2, Protein 17.9

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