The ’50s were full of poodle skirts, greasers and some amazing food. Take a trip down memory lane with old recipes for 1950s food. This dessert was popular back when a gallon of milk only cost $0.82! Years ago, folks in Maine ate potatoes daily and used leftovers in bread, doughnuts and other dishes. This potato candy recipe captures all of the old-school flavors.
Maine Potato Candy
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling YIELD: 40 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup cold mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; butter the foil. Spread coconut mixture into pan. Cover and chill overnight. Cut into 2×1-in. rectangles. Cover and freeze.
- In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip bars in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper to set. Store in an airtight container.
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