Needhams
Submitted by: mark gallagher
These candies are made with mashed potatoes! The potatoes are combined with powdered sugar, butter & coconut, and dipped in chocolate and parafin.
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 3/4 cup mashed potatoes
- 1/2 lb coconut
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 lbs confection sugar
- 12 oz chocolate bits
- 4 squares unsweetened chocolate
- 1/2 cake parafin
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Method
Melt butter in double boiler. Add to mashed potatoes, coconut, salt and vanilla. Add powdered sugar and knead to mix well. Spread evenly in a buttered jelly roll pan or on baking sheet. Place in refrigerator and allow to harden. Cut into desired squares, 1 1/2" to 2". Chocolate Dip: Melt parafin in double boiler and add chocolates. Dip squares, allowing excess to drain off. Place on wax paper; store in refrigerator.
Notes:
Number of Servings: about 40 pieces
Submitted by: mark gallagher ( See all of mark gallagher Recipes )
