Sweet Potato Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. sifted confectioners sugar
1/2 c. flaked coconut
cinnamon

Preparation

Cream butter or margarine with vanilla.
Gradually add sugar and mix until thoroughly blended.
Add coconut and knead until smooth.
Roll into 1-inch balls.
Shape like sweet potatoes or 2-inch sticks.
Allow to harden at room temperature for about 1 hour.
Roll in cinnamon or if preferred, roll in a combination of cinnamon and confectioners sugar.
Makes approximately 40 candies.