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.
Original recipe makes 2 dozen
Ingredients
1 pound semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup mashed cooked potatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 pounds confectioners’ sugar
2/3 cup shredded coconut
Directions
- In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- 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.
- When it becomes the consistency of stiff dough, knead it even though not all the sugar has been added.
- 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
Calories: 516 kcal
Carbohydrates: 102 g
Cholesterol: < 1 mg
Fat: 13.3 g
Fiber: 3.3 g
Protein: 3.1 g
Sodium: 162 mg