Cakespy: Chocolate Covered Potato Kisses Recipe

• 1/2 cup unseasoned hot mashed potatoes
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 pound confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional; for flavor)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• Up to 2 teaspoons cream or milk, to thin (optional)
• 1 bag (12 ounces) chocolate morsels
• Sprinkles, to top (optional)

1. Cover a countertop area or large baking sheet with waxed or parchment paper.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes and butter, mixing well. Gradually add the sugar(s), blending until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and coconut; if the dough is too thick or won't hold together, add the milk or cream. Roll into balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and put in the freezer for about an hour.
3. In a medium saucepan or double boiler, melt the chocolate morsels over low heat. Once melted, remove the truffles from the freezer and coat each one in chocolate, using a skewer or fork, tapping each against the side of the pan to drip off excess.
4. Transfer to your sheet of parchment or waxed paper; add sprinkles if you'd like them to have a decorative finish. Let set for about 2 1/2 hours before serving.

potatoes, butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, coconut, cream, chocolate morsels, sprinkles

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/05/cakespy-chocolate-covered-potato-kisses.html (may not work)