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Needhams

  • Servings:

    Makes About 40 candies as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    20 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    10 minutes

Ingredients

1 russet potato, peeled and cut into 1" pieces
1 (1-lb.) box confectioners' sugar, plus more as needed
1 (8-oz.) bag sweetened flaked coconut
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. table salt
2 (4-oz.) bars unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. refined coconut oil
Needhams

Directions

1. Line an 8x8" baking pan with waxed paper and set aside. Fill a small saucepan with 1" water and place a steamer basket on top. Add potato, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook until potato is very tender, about 10 minutes; transfer to a small bowl and mash until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, mix sugar, coconut, vanilla, and salt. Add 1/2 cup hot mashed potato and mix, adding more sugar 1 tablespoon at a time if mixture is sticky. Press into prepared pan and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
3. Add 2" water to saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium. Set a heatproof bowl on top (bottom should not touch water), add chocolate and oil, then stir until melted and smooth.
4. Cut filling into 1" squares, then dip into chocolate using a fork. Let excess drip off, then transfer to a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until hard, about 30 minutes. Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, December 2021

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Makes About 40 candies
Base Nutrients
Calories 110 kcal (6%)
Calories from Fat 45 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 5 g (8%)
Saturated Fat 4 g (20%)
Cholesterol 0 mg (0%)
Sodium 30 mg (1%)
Total Carbohydrates 16 g (5%)
Dietary Fiber 2 g (8%)
Protein 1 g (2%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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