Description
These delightful candies are made with mashed potatoes and shredded coconut, rolled in cocoa powder for an authentic potato-like appearance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed potatoes (cooled)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- to taste cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Ensure that your mashed potatoes are completely cooled and free from lumps. Measure out 1 cup.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled mashed potatoes, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Gently fold in the shredded coconut until well incorporated.
- Using your hands, take small amounts of the mixture and shape them into small, oval-like potato shapes.
- Once shaped, roll each candy in cocoa powder to give it that potato-like appearance.
- Place the candies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Once firm, share these delightful treats with family and friends, or keep them all to yourself!
Notes
- Ensure the mashed potatoes are completely cooled for best results.
- These candies can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg