Chocolate-Coconut Candy

6 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. mashed potatoes
  • 1 lb. flaked coconut
  • 1 lb. confectioners sugar, sifted
  • 1/4 tsp. almond extract
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
  • chocolate coating (recipe follows)

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine ingredients, except coating.
  2. 2
    Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.
  3. 3
    Roll in balls; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
  4. 4
    If mixture is too soft to form balls, refrigerate first, then shape balls.
  5. 5
    Dip chilled balls of coconut mixture in coating, turning to coat on all sides.
  6. 6
    Keep chocolate over hot water while dipping candy.
  7. 7
    With tongs or fork, lift balls out of chocolate on waxed paper.
  8. 8
    Place candies in refrigerator to harden.
  9. 9
    Store in tightly sealed container.
  10. 10
    Makes about 5 dozen.

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