Irish Potato Candies

Description

These potato candies tend to harden fast if not placed in sealed container. Makes 36 Potato candies.

Irish Potato Candies

Ingredients

• ½ cup potatoes, mashed
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• 1 lb sifted confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cocoa

Procedures

1. In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes and vanilla.
2. Blend in confectioners' sugar one cup at a time.
3. Blend until it forms a stiff, non-sticky dough.
4. Use a teaspoon to shape small balls from the dough.
5. Set the potato balls on wax paper.
6. Place cocoa and ground cinnamon in a plastic bag.
7. Place 4-5 potato balls in the plastic bag at a time and shake.
8. Shake off excess cinnamon and cocoa powder.
9. Place potato candies in sealed container and refrigerate.