Instructions: In a microwave safe bowl, melt shortening and butter in the microwave. Stir in cocoa until smooth. Add potatoes, salt and vanilla. Mix well. Blend in powdered sugar, mix and add nuts. Dough will be very lumpy. Kneed until smooth. Press into a buttered 8 x 8 inch pan. Cool in the refrigerator before cutting.

Makes 64 pieces (yeah right)

Coconut Mounds
3/4 cup mashed potatoes 1 pound powdered sugar 1 pound macaroon coconut 1/2 tsp. almond extract

Combine all ingredients. Roll into balls using powdered sugar to roll. Chill in refrigerator for one hour. Dip in melted chocolate.

Mashed Potato Candy 1
It sounds to me what you are looking for is what my Grandmother used to call potato candy. Peel and boil a SMALL potato. When it is fork tender, drain and mash, and start adding powdered sugar. It will become really liquid-y. Keep adding and stirring in sugar until you have a soft dough. Roll out manageable portions on a tea towel dusted with powdered sugar to about 1/4 inch thick. Spread with peanut butter (I make some creamy and some chunky).

Using the towel to help, roll it up, and wrap with plastic or foil and refrigerate until firm. This is really rich, so cut it into thin slices and enjoy. Be sure to keep it tightly wrapped as it dries out quickly. Hope this is what you were looking for.

Mashed Potato Candy - 2
1/2 cup mashed potatoes 3 Tablespoons margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla 6 cups powdered sugar 18 oz. peanut butter Flour (enough to roll out)

Add mashed potatoes, margarine and vanilla; beat together. Add powdered sugar and beat until stiff enough to roll out like pie crust. Spread peanut butter on top and roll up like jellyroll. Cut into thin slices. Good Luck!

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