Chocolate-Coconut Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. mashed potatoes
1 lb. flaked coconut
1 lb. confectioners sugar, sifted
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
chocolate coating (recipe follows)

Preparation

Combine ingredients, except coating.
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.
Roll in balls; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
If mixture is too soft to form balls, refrigerate first, then shape balls.
Dip chilled balls of coconut mixture in coating, turning to coat on all sides.
Keep chocolate over hot water while dipping candy.
With tongs or fork, lift balls out of chocolate on waxed paper.
Place candies in refrigerator to harden.
Store in tightly sealed container.
Makes about 5 dozen.