Mashed Potato Pecan Fudge

• 1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
• 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans

1. Line an 11x7-in. pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and remaining butter; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, vanilla and salt. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in pecans and chocolate mixture. Spread into prepared pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
3. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil. Cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator just before serving.

butter, chocolate, potatoes, vanilla, salt, sugar, pecans

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/mashed-potato-pecan-fudge/ (may not work)