Mashed Potato Candy

3/4 c. cold mashed potatoes
4 c. confectioners’ sugar
4 c. shredded coconut
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
8 sq. baking chocolate

Mix potatoes and confectioners’ sugar. Stir in coconut, vanilla and salt; blend well. Press into large pan so that candy will be about 1/2-inch-thick. Melt chocolate over hot water (do not allow water to boil). Pour chocolate on top of candy; cool. Cut into squares. Yield: 32 pieces

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