Old Amish Potato Candy Recipe

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Old Amish Potato Candy
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Ingredients:

  • 4 tbsp cocoa
  • 4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
  • 3/4 cup whole pecans

Directions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl combine potatoes, butter, cocoa, and vanilla.
  2. Gradually blend in sugar, then coconut.
  3. Knead until completely mixed.
  4. Shape into one-inch balls and press a pecan into the center of each.
  5. Wrap in foil and store in airtight container.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 334.63 Kcal (1401 kJ)
Calories from fat 91.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.15g 16%
Cholesterol 1.02mg 0%
Sodium 22.31mg 1%
Potassium 104.6mg 2%
Total Carbs 62.39g 21%
Sugars 54.81g 219%
Dietary Fiber 1.53g 6%
Protein 1.52g 3%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 13.7mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 409.86 Kcal (1716 kJ)
Calories from fat 111.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.43g 16%
Cholesterol 1.25mg 0%
Sodium 27.32mg 1%
Potassium 128.12mg 2%
Total Carbs 76.42g 21%
Sugars 67.13g 219%
Dietary Fiber 1.87g 6%
Protein 1.86g 3%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 3%
Calcium 16.8mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.2
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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