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OLD FASHIONED POTATO CANDY

Old Fashioned Potato Candy recipe made with mashed potatoes tastes like a Mounds bar! Only 5 ingredients to make this delicious chocolate covered potato candy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Candy
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Old Fashioned Potato Candy
Servings: 30 servings
Calories: 249kcal

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup hot mashed potatoes
  • 1 lb powdered sugar 3 ½ cups
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 lb flaked coconut
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 16 oz melting chocolate Candiquik/almond bark

Instructions

  • Mix all of the ingredients together (except the chocolate).
  • Use a cookie scoop to scoop out mixture and roll into 1 inch balls. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate according to package directions and then dip the candy balls in the chocolate and place on wax paper. If you want to decorate them, you can place a few pieces of flaked coconut on top, or you could use decorative sprinkles too! Chill in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg