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Potato Candy
Potato Candy
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
270 minutes
Easy coconut potato candies coated in dark chocolate - no culinary skills required, just a pot and a fork!
Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup (70g) plain mashed potatoes, from about 1 large (5-ounce) potato
  • 1 1/2 cups (160g) powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups (90g) shredded coconut, unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 16 ounces (454g) semisweet chocolate (3 cups chips)
  • Toasted shredded coconut, sprinkles, or decorating sugar for garnish, optional
Instructions:
  • Prepare the pan by covering a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Set it aside.
  • Prepare the potato: Halve it with the skin intact. Boil in a small saucepan with enough water to cover until easily pierced with a knife, around 10 minutes. Timing may vary. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate and let cool slightly before peeling off the skin.
  • Prepare the filling: Mash the potatoes in a large bowl until very smooth using a ricer or fork. Reserve 1/2 cup for this recipe and save the rest for another use. While the potatoes are still slightly warm, mix in the powdered sugar, coconut, and vanilla with a large spoon or your hands. Shape the mixture into 1 tablespoon balls, they may be soft. Arrange on a sheet pan without touching each other. Freeze for at least 3 hours.
  • Melt chocolate in a double boiler: Fill the bottom pot with an inch of water and bring to a simmer. Place chocolate in the top pot or a metal bowl and set it over the simmering water. Stir gently until chocolate is melted. Optionally shape filling balls while chocolate melts. Dip each ball in chocolate, coat with a fork, let excess chocolate drip off, then place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with coconut or sprinkles and repeat until all candies are coated.
  • Refrigerate until firm for about 1 hour, then store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Freeze for up to 3 months. Enjoy the delicious dish and let us know your feedback by leaving stars below!

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