Potato kisses

 
                               POTATO KISSES
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Candy
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      2/3   c            Mashed potatoes, hot
    2       ts           Butter -- melted
    1       lb           Confectioners' sugar -- sifted
    2 1/2   tb           Cocoa -- or
    1 1/2                Unsweetened chocolate square
    1       t            Vanilla extract
                         Salt -- just a dash
      1/2   lb           Coconut, moist
 
   Remove lumps from mashed potatoes; add butter and beat
   until smooth. Add sugar and blend well.  Add the cocoa
   or cooled melted chocolate, vanilla, salt and coconut.
   Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Keep candy
   regular in shape and size.  Place in refrigerator to
   harden. Candy should be kept in a tightly covered
   container. Makes about 1 1/2 pounds of potato kisses.
   Ruth from PA
 
 
 
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