Mashed Potato Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. mashed potatoes (cold)
4 c. confectioners sugar
4 c. shredded coconut
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. salt
8 sq. baking chocolate

Preparation

Mix potatoes and sugar.
Stir in coconut, vanilla and salt. Press into a large pan so that the candy will be about 1/2-inch thick.
Melt the chocolate over hot water; pour on top of candy. Cool; cut into square inches.
Makes about 36 pieces.