3/4 c. potatoes, mashed (homemade or instant)
1 lb. flaked coconut (about 4 c.)
1 tsp. almond extract
1 lb. confectioner's sugar, sifted (about 4 3/4 c.)

Combine ingredients; drop by heaping spoonfuls on wax paper. Roll into balls. Refrigerate 1/2 to 1 hour. Dip into coating mixture. Refrigerate to harden. Makes 5 dozen candies.

CHOCOLATE COATING:

Mix 2 tablespoons soft butter, 2 tablespoons corn syrup and 3 tablespoons water in double boiler. Stir in 1 (15.4 ounce) package chocolate fudge flavor frosting mix. Heat 5 minutes over rapidly boiling water. Stir occasionally.