Needhams Candy

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1/4 cup Mashed potatoes, smooth plain

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 lb Baking chocolate squares, bittersweet
  • 2 cups Powdered confectioner's sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract, pure
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Vegetable shortening

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 3/4 cup Coconut, sweetened

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Butter, unsalted

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 cups powdered confectioner's sugar
• 1/4 cup smooth, plain mashed potatoes
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 pound bittersweet baking chocolate squares
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable shortening

Directions

• 1 Pour confectioner's sugar in a medium saucepan and make a deep well in the center. Add potatoes, butter, vanilla and salt to the well and place saucepan over a large saucepan filled with water that's just about to simmer.
• 2 Stir mixture with a spatula, gradually adding confectioner's sugar to the mix, until all ingredients are incorporated and melted together into a smooth paste, takes about 5 minutes.
• 3 Remove from heat and stir in coconut. Shape dough into a ball, then press into a 4-by-5-inch rectangle on a baking sheet or plate. Place in freezer to firm, 20 minutes.
• 4 Remove baking sheet from freezer and cut rectangle into 20 one-inch squares. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and return to freezer to firm, for 20 minutes.
• 5 Meanwhile, make your chocolate coating: In a medium microwaveable bowl, melt chocolate squares into a smooth sauce. Whisk in shortening and stir until completely mixed in, about a minute.
• 6 Place a silicone mat or sheet of wax paper on a clean baking sheet and set aside.
• 7 Remove squares from freezer and, using a fork, submerge one square at a time into the chocolate coating. Tap off excess chocolate and place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all squares are fully coated in chocolate.
• 8 Place squares on baking sheet in refrigerator to set, about 1 hour.

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