Overview
Never made these before? You’re in for a treat! Needhams are a delightful candy treat reminiscent of Almond Joy bars, but with a surprising twist—potato! Yes, you read that right. This recipe, hailing from the Maine Jubilee Cookbook, combines unexpected ingredients to create a unique and delicious candy experience.
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 Pan
Ingredients
- 1 medium potato
- 1 pound confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 pound shredded coconut
- 1 pound chocolate (for dipping)
Instructions
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cook the potato in water until tender. |
| 2 | While the potato is still warm, mash it thoroughly. Stir in the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract until well combined. |
| 3 | Mix in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed throughout the mixture. |
| 4 | Press the mixture firmly into a buttered pan, spreading it evenly to desired thickness. |
| 5 | Allow the mixture to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into squares of your preferred size. |
| 6 | Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler until smooth and fully melted. |
| 7 | Dip each square of Needhams candy into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. |
| 8 | Place the dipped candies on waxed paper to set and allow the chocolate to harden completely. |
| 9 | Once the chocolate has set, your Needhams candies are ready to enjoy! Store in an airtight container at room temperature. |
Tips
- Ensure the potato is well mashed to avoid lumps in your candy mixture.
- Use high-quality chocolate for dipping to enhance the flavor of the Needhams.
- Adjust the amount of chocolate used based on your preference for coating thickness.
- These candies make excellent gifts or treats for special occasions!
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 2221.2
- Total Fat: 28.1g
- Saturated Fat: 24.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 33.4mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 499.6g
- Dietary Fiber: 11.6g
- Sugars: 449.4g
- Protein: 7.2g
Recipe Tags
Dessert, Coconut, Fruit, Nuts, Low Protein, Healthy, Less than 60 Minutes, Stove Top, Easy
Enjoy making these delightful Needhams candies, and let their unique blend of flavors surprise and delight your taste buds!