Potato Coconut Chocolates
What a sweet surprise! you will never believe these chocolates contain mashed potatoes. They provide the smooth rich texture, the flavrings do the rest.

3 cups icing sugar
4 cups flaked coconut
1 cup mashed potato, chilled
1 tsp almond extract
1 package (175 g) semi sweet chocolate chips
4 squares semi sweet chocolate
1/4 bar paraffin

Combine icing sugar, coconut, potato and almond extract. Drop by teaspoonful onto wax paper on baking sheet. Chill 1 hour. Roll each drop into ball. Combine chocolate and paraffin on top of double boiler. Melt over boiling water. Dip coconut balls into chocolate mixture swirling to coat evenly. Remove with fork to wax paper on baking sheet. Chill 1 hour or until coating hardens. Store in airtight container. Makes 6 Dozen.