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03-14-2010 05:00 PM #1Deal GURU
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Maine Potato Candy
want to do something different with leftover mashed potatoes? got this from a friend that lives in Maine...where else! LOL! she said I could share sooo...
Maine Potato Candy
4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 cups flaked coconut
3/4 cup cold, plain potatoes, mashed (do not use leftover mashed potatoes made with milk or butter so you may want to reserve this amount before you add all of the lovely extras;->)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1 lb dark candy coating
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, coconut, mashed potatoes, vanilla, and salt. Line a 9-inch square pan with foil. Butter the foil. Spread coconut mixture into pan. Cover and chill overnight. Cut into 2 x 1-inch rectangles. Cover and freeze. In a microwave or double boiler, melt candy coating and chocolate chips. Dip bars in melted coating and chocolate chips. Place on waxed paper to harden. Store candy in an airtight container. Makes 2 lb.
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Re: Maine Potato Candy
In maine, we actually call these Needhams. (Pronounced Need-em's).
And they are so yummy!
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Re: Maine Potato Candy
So is my recipe accurate? Since I haven't had any in Maine...I'd kinda like to know if i'm in the ball park. If it isn't close enough, let me know so I can talk with my friend to strategize how to get on the mark so-to-speak...giggle...
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Re: Maine Potato Candy
Well, actually my recipe uses HOT mashed potatoes and you melt butter into them before adding the confectioners sugar. The coating is always nestles choc chips (1 bag) AND 2 squares Bakers brand unsweetened chocolate to offset the sweetness of the dip. It CANT be humid out when you make them or the chocolate won't set properly, they're much easier to make on a cold day as the centers need to be firm. I'd have to dig out my recipe to remember the exact amounts, but I think it's a full stick of butter. I've never tried making them this time of year, they're usually a christmas/yule treat <g>
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06-27-2012 02:21 PM #5 Re: Maine Potato Candy
My mom used to make this but it never was this fancy. She peeled and boiled one large potato and then mashed it. She added 1 box confectioner's sugar and mixed it. Then she rolled it out and spread peanut butter over it and then rolled it. It went into the fridge and when it was cold she sliced it. We called it potato fudge.
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Re: Maine Potato Candy
Since I don't have a firm confirmation on what is a good recipe...I'll go 'play' in my kitchen and get back with ya'll...giggle...
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