rish Potato Candy #1

Boil 1 large potato with salt, then mash with 2 tablespoons of butter.
When cooled, add 1 box powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
Mix until you are able to roll and not be sticky. Roll into 1 large
package of coconut. Make into small balls and then roll in cinnamon.Irish Potato Candy #2

2 -- 1# boxes of powdered sugar
1/2 c. hot mashed potatoes, drained
1 small jar of crunchy peanut butter

Mix sifted sugar into potatoes a little at a time by hand. (Don't panic
when the potatoes liquify as the first sugar is added. That is what it's
supposed to to. Just keep adding sugar until it is pastry consistency.)

Sprinkle wax paper with additional powdered sugar. Take
baseball-sized balls of mixture and roll out like pastry. Spread with
peanut butter and roll like a jelly roll. Wrap rolls in plastic wrap; chill
and slice. Makes 2 rolls. (My grandma made this candy and kept it in
her icebox. Every Sunday afternoon, all 40 of us cousins would fight
over who got the last piece.)Irish Potato Candy #3

1/2 c. warm mashed potatoes (nothing added)
1 t. vanilla
2-3# confectioners sugar
Ground cinnamon
Peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)

To the potatoes, gradually add vanilla, then sugar. It will make a liquid
mixture at first. Keep adding sugar until mixture becomes thick
enough to shape. Roll out flat onto sugared surface. Spread peanut
butter on top (thin layer). Roll up as thick or thin as you prefer. Slice
and serve.Irish Potato Candy #4

1/2 c. mashed potatoes
1/2 t. vanilla
2 T. cinnamon
1# sifted 10x (approx.)

Just how much 10X is needed depends on the moisture content of
potatoes. Combine potatoes and vanilla, adding 1 cup at a time, blend
in 10X to form stiff, non-sticky dough, working wtih 1 teaspoon of
mixture for each candy. Shape into small irregular spheres (like new
potatoes). Set on waxed paper to dry slightly before you coat them.
Toss candies a few at a time in plastic bag with cinnamon. Shake off
excess. Store in cool place or refrigerate. Makes 3 dozen.Irish Potato Candy #5

2/3 c. cold mashed potatoes
4 c. confectioners sugar
2 T. butter
1/2 t. salt
Vanilla flavoring
4 c. shredded coconut
Semi-sweet chocolate, melted

Mix potatoes and sugar; add butter, vanilla, salt and coconut. Blend
well. Press mixture into ungreased baking dish (medium size) so that
mixture is 1 inch thick. Chill until firm. Cut into squares and dip into
chocolate or pour melted chocolate over mixture.IRISH POTATOES #6

1/2 lb. butter
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 (8 oz.) pkg. coconut
1 1/3 tsp. vanilla
2 (1 lb.) boxed confectioners
sugar
cinnamon

Cream butter and cheese well. Add vanilla. Fold in
coconut. Knead in sugar, half at a time. Refrigerate several
hours or overnight, covered. Shape into small balls and roll
in cinnamon to coat. Store in refrigerator.