Mashed Potato Candy(Like Mounds) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. cold mashed potatoes
4 c. powdered sugar (1 lb.)
4 c. flaked coconut (14 oz.)
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
16 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation

In 8 x 8-inch glass dish lined with waxed paper, melt 1/2 chocolate chips and spread in bottom.
In bowl, mix potatoes and powdered sugar together.
Stir in coconut, vanilla and salt. Blend well.
Press over chocolate chips in glass dish.
Melt remaining chips and spread over potato mixture.
Cool.
Cut into squares.
Makes about 2 pounds.