Old Amish Potato Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup mashed potatoes
2 teaspoons butter, softened
4 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
3/4 cup whole pecans

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl combine potatoes, butter, cocoa, and vanilla.
Gradually blend in sugar, then coconut.
Knead until completely mixed.
Shape into one-inch balls and press a pecan into the center of each.
Wrap in foil and store in airtight container.