Time 25m Yield 12 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 6 Steps:
In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. In a mixing bowl, combine the potato, salt and vanilla and the coconut. Sift the confectioners sugar over potato, stirring and adding about 1 cup at a time. Mixture will liquefy when first sugar is added then gradually begin to thicken. When it becomes the consistency of stiff dough, knead it even though not all the sugar has been added. After kneading, cover with a damp cloth and chill until a small spoonful can be rolled into a ball. Shape in small 1/2 inch balls. Dip balls in melted chocolate then roll in peanuts or coconut.
Number Of Ingredients 4 Steps:
Boil potato until very tender. In small bowl, mash potato with fork or masher. Add 3 1/2 cups of confectioners’ sugar slowly until thick dough like consistency. Spread remaining sugar on flat surface and roll out dough evenly. Spread on peanut butter and chocolate.Roll into log and cut into 1 inch pieces! Yummy!
Yield 36 Number Of Ingredients 6 Steps:
Combine potatoes, salt, and vanilla in a 4 quart bowl. Put sugar in potatoes, stirring in 1 cup at a time. Mixture will liquefy when first sugar is added, then begins to thicken. When it is as thick as…
Yield 12 Number Of Ingredients 6 Steps:
In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. In a mixing bowl, combine the potato, salt and vanilla. Sift the confectioners sugar over potato, stirring and adding about 1 cup at a time. Mixture will liquefy when first sugar is added then gradually begin to thicken. When it becomes the consistency of stiff dough, knead it even though not all the sugar has been added. After kneading, cover with a damp cloth and chill until a small spoonful can be rolled into a ball. Shape in small 1/2 inch balls. Dip balls in melted chocolate then roll in peanuts or coconut.
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Time 2h Yield 96 Number Of Ingredients 6 Steps:
Place potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, until potatoes are soft. Drain and mash. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup mashed potatoes, salt and vanilla until smooth. Sift confectioners’ sugar over potato mixture a cup at a time. Stir into potatoes. Mixture will liquefy at first when sugar is added, then gradually begin to thicken. When it becomes the consistency of stiff dough, knead it, adding more sugar if necessary, or not using the whole amount if mixture is very stiff. Cover with a damp cloth and chill until mixture holds its shape when formed into a small (1/2 inch) ball. Form potato mixture into 1/2 inch balls. Melt confectioners’ coating in a double boiler or in a small saucepan over low heat. Dip balls in melted chocolate, then roll in coconut. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
