Theresa Shea'S Irish Potato Candy
["2/3 c. cold mashed potatoes (fresh or leftover)", "4 c. confectioners sugar", "2 Tbsp. butter", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 tsp. salt", "4 c. shredded coconut", "semi-sheet chocolate, melted"]
["Mix potatoes and sugar.", "Add butter, vanilla, salt and coconut.", "Blend well.", "Press into ungreased pan so that mixture is about 1-inch thick.", "Chill until firm.", "Cut into pieces, dipping pieces into melted semi-sweet chocolate."]
["cold mashed potatoes", "confectioners sugar", "butter", "vanilla", "salt", "shredded coconut", "semi-sheet chocolate"]