County Fair Potato Candy
County Fair Potato Candy is a nostalgic treat combining creamy mashed potatoes with sweet coconut and chocolate, perfect for those who enjoy rich, sweet, and creamy confections.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Butter a 7-inch pie plate or similar dish.
- Place the mashed potatoes in a bowl and add the sifted confectioners sugar, shredded coconut, and vanilla extract.
- Stir with a wooden spoon until well mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to the buttered pan.
- Melt the chocolate and pour it over the top of the candy, spreading it with a buttered spatula.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Before the candy sets and the chocolate hardens, score to make squares.
- Keep covered in the refrigerator; the candy will last 10 days.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
283
kcal
14% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Low-fat
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).