Old Fashioned Maine Needhams Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Maine Needhams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling; 1/2 cup mashed potatoes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 lbs confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup margarine; 8 ounces flaked coconut; 2 teaspoons vanilla; Chocolate Dip; 1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate bits; 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares; 1/2 paraffin wax block or 1/2 paraffin wax

Servings: persons

Filling
1/2 cup mashed potatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 lbs confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup margarine
8 ounces flaked coconut
2 teaspoons vanilla
Chocolate Dip
1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate bits
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
1/2 paraffin wax block or 1/2 paraffin wax

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Filling:
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Pare, cook and mash potatoes, or run the potatoes through a ricer to make certain you have no lumps.
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Add salt.
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melt the margarine in a microwave.
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Add potatoes, conf sugar, vanilla and coconut.
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It will create a very thick mixture.
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Mix well and then turn onto a pan lined with well buttered waxed paper.
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Spread evenly.
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Place another piece of buttered waxed paper on the top to keep the filling moist.
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Place in cool place and let harden.
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The trick to this is to allow the filling to harden 2 or 3 days if possible.
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If they start to get mushy when you attempt to dip them, try putting them into the freezer for about 30 minutes Cut into squares and dip.
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Chocolate dip: Using a double boiler put parafin in the top over boiling water and melt.
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Add both chocolates and melt.
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Stir well to mix ingrediants.
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Using a meat fork or a wooden kabob stick, dip the filling into the chocolate.
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Drain each square well before placing onto taxed paper.
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Let harden.
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Should yield 66 good sized squares.

1199

kcal

Calories

Fat

264

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling, 1/2 cup mashed potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 lbs confectioners' sugar, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned Maine Needhams falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Old Fashioned Maine Needhams

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