Theresa Shea'S Irish Potato Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. cold mashed potatoes (fresh or leftover)
4 c. confectioners sugar
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
4 c. shredded coconut
semi-sheet chocolate, melted

Preparation

Mix potatoes and sugar.
Add butter, vanilla, salt and coconut.
Blend well.
Press into ungreased pan so that mixture is about 1-inch thick.
Chill until firm.
Cut into pieces, dipping pieces into melted semi-sweet chocolate.