Grandma Shufelt'S Potato Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 medium potatoes
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped nuts (choice)
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 lbs powdered sugar
dipping chocolate (I use dark chocolate)

Preparation

Cook and mash potatoes.
While still warm, add the powdered sugar.
Mix well.
Add the coconut and nuts (I use peanuts).
Add vanilla.
Mix well.
Form into small shapes or balls and leave for a while to cool and set.
Melt dipping chocolate in a double boiler.
Using a toothpick, roll each ball into the melted chocolate.
Store in a cool place.