Chocolate Coconut Candies
Believe it or not, this candy recipe is made with mashed potatoes. Yes, that's mashed potatoes. You'll have to try these chocolate coconut candies for yourself to truly appreciate the taste.
Ingredients:
1 c Cold or warm mashed potatoes
1 lb Powdered sugar
1 ts Almond extract
1 lb Flaked coconut
12 oz Bag chocolate chips
2 tb Shortening
Directions:
Mix potatoes, powdered sugar, and almond extract in large bowl. Stir in coconut. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper; shape into balls.
If mixture is too soft, refrigerate until able to handle.
Heat chocolate chips and shortening over low heat until melted. dip 1 ball at a time until coated; place on waxed paper.
Chill balls until firm. About 4 dozen candies.
Coconut Bars:
Press into an ungreased 13x9x2 pan. Spread with melted chocolate. Chill until firm; cut into bars 2x1". About 4 dozen bars.
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