Amish Mashed Potato Candy Recipes

OLD AMISH POTATO CANDY

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Make and share this Old Amish Potato Candy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MrsNestleroad

Categories Candy

Time 10m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup mashed potatoes
2 teaspoons butter, softened
4 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
3/4 cup whole pecans

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl combine potatoes, butter, cocoa, and vanilla.
Gradually blend in sugar, then coconut.
Knead until completely mixed.
Shape into one-inch balls and press a pecan into the center of each.
Wrap in foil and store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.6, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 42.5, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 30.7, Protein 0.9

IRISH POTATO CANDY

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A cute little confection that looks just like little potatoes. This kind does not contain potatoes; they are made using cream cheese and coconut.

Provided by SAUNDRA

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland Irish

Time 30m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

¼ cup butter, softened
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 ½ cups flaked coconut
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a medium bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add the vanilla and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Using your hands if necessary, mix in the coconut. Roll into balls or potato shapes, and roll in the cinnamon. Place onto a cookie sheet and chill to set. If desired, roll potatoes in cinnamon again for darker color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 19.9 mg, Sugar 9 g

PEPPERMINT PATTIES

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I wanted to thin out some of my cookbook collection so I decided to place some of my favorite recipes here. This is from the Amish Friends cookbook. This candy recipe contains a surprise ingredient . . . mashed potatoes. Note: This recipe won a first-place ribbon at the Malheur County Fair in Ontario, Oregon. It also won the grand prize in the candy division. Time to make does not include chill time.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories Candy

Time 15m

Yield 30-36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/2 cup warm mashed potatoes (mashed with milk only)
1 tablespoon shortening
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
7 drops peppermint extract
dark sweet chocolate, melted

Steps:

Beat first 4 ingredients until smooth. Add additional powdered sugar if needed to reach desired consistency.
Shape into patties and freeze. Coat patties with melted chocolate while frozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.4, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 10.7, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 13.8, Protein 0.1

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