Idaho Potato Candy Recipe

Name: Idaho Potato Candy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 3/4 cup mashed potatoes; 2 lbs confectioners' sugar; 10 ounces sweetened coconut; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Chocolate for Dipping; 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares; 1/2 paraffin wax block (also called baking wax)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
3/4 cup mashed potatoes
2 lbs confectioners' sugar
10 ounces sweetened coconut
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Chocolate for Dipping
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
1/2 paraffin wax block (also called baking wax)

1
Melt butter.
2
Add butter to potatoes, then add sugar, coconut, vanilla and salt.
3
Use your clean hands to mix thoroughly.
4
Shape into small balls or ovals.
5
Chill while you prepare chocolate dip.
6
To make dipping chocolate, melt ingredients in a double boiler.
7
Dip each piece into melted chocolate and place on waxed paper to harden.
8
Stir in refrigerator in an airtight container.

1868

kcal

Calories

Fat

295

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 3/4 cup mashed potatoes, 2 lbs confectioners' sugar, 10 ounces sweetened coconut, and more.

Yes, Idaho Potato Candy falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Idaho Potato Candy

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