Mashed Potato Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine mashed potatoes and sugar.
Add coconut, vanilla and salt.
Blend well.
Form into peaks on slightly greased surface. Allow to stand 20 minutes to dry.
Melt chocolate over hot water (not boiling) and dip base of each peak in it.
Allow to stand on wax paper until chocolate is firm.