Recipe for cooking Chocolate Potato Fudge

Desserts to Go with Coffee and Tea :: Fudge Recipes

Chocolate Potato Fudge

2 med. potatoes (about 10 ounce total),
    peeled and cut up
1 to 2 Tbsp. milk
1 (6 ounce) pkg. semisweet chocolate chips
1 c. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract or flavoring
3 c. powdered\sugar
1 c. finely chopped peanuts

In a large saucepan cook potatoes until very tender. Drain and mash with enough milk to make fluffy; mashed potatoes should measure 2/3 c..

In a heavy 3-qt. saucepan, heat chocolate chips over low heat until melted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in mashed potatoes, peanut butter and vanilla extract or flavoring. Stir in confectioners\sugar. (If necessary, work in last 1/2 cup of confectioners\sugar. (If necessary, work in last 1/2 c. of confectioners\sugar with your hands.) Stir in half the peanuts. Turn the mixture into a 9-inch square baking pan. Press down evenly. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts and press down into candy. Cover, and chill until firm.

Cut into squares.

Makes about 2 1/4 pounds creamy fudge.