Needhams(Candy) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. mashed potatoes
1/2 tsp. salt
2 (1 lb.) boxes confectioners sugar
1 stick oleo
1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded coconut
2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Prepare and cook potatoes to make 3/4 cup.
Drain.
Add salt and mash.
Melt oleo; add potatoes, coconut and sugar and mix well. Turn into a buttered jelly roll pan.
Spread evenly.
Refrigerate and allow to harden.
Cut into squares and dip in coating.