Chocolate Coconut Candies:
Date Added: 20 Sep 2009
Listed in: Candy Recipes
Ingredients
3/4 cup mashed potatoes 16 ounce package confectioners' sugar
4 cups flaked coconut
1 teaspoon almond extract
Chocolate Coating:
2 tablespoons soft butter or margarine
2 tablespoons corn syrup
3 tablespoons water
1 package Betty Crocker chocolate fudge frosting mix
Cooking Instructions
Mix all ingredients except Chocolate Coating. Drop mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Roll into balls; chill 1/2 to 1 hour or until firm. If mixture is too soft to form balls, chill before shaping.Prepare Chocolate Coating:
In top of double boiler, mix butter, corn syrup and water. Stir in frosting mix (dry) until smooth. Heat over rapidly boiling water 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
Using tongs or forks, dip balls in coating, turning to coat evenly. (Keep coating over hot water while dipping balls.) Remove balls from coating and place on waxed paper or wire rack. Chill until firm. About 5 dozen candies.
*If instant mashed potatoes are used, prepare as directed on package for 2 servings; measure 3/4 cup.
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