When I was in 2nd grade at Featherbed Lane Elementary School, we had a project with all the room Mothers. They brought treats in along with the recipe. Our teacher helped us make a cookbook with all of the recipes and the names of the Parents and children.
I remember this Potato Candy to this day, and still enjoy it. My Mother saved the cookbook and gave it to me before she passed away. I still have it.
2 cups of fresh mashed potatoes ( nothing added)
1 stick of butter softened
2 1lb boxes of confectioners sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon of good vanilla extract
2 Cups melted Chocolate
Peel potatoes, boil and mash them and allow to cool until at room temp.
Add butter to potatoes. Mix in sugar and vanilla. The mixture should be like Marzipan. Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.
Divide into 16 equal parts and shape into egg shape. Place in freezer for 30 minutes.
Dip pieces in melted chocolate and transfer to a rack for the chocolate to harden.
Serve cold.
