1 c. warm unseasoned mashed potatoes
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
2 lbs. powdered sugar
1 lb. chocolate coating or dipping chocolate
2/3 c. ground salted peanuts or 1 c. shredded coconut

Combine potatoes, salt, and vanilla in a 4 quart bowl. Put sugar in potatoes, stirring in 1 cup at a time. Mixture will liquify when first sugar is added, then begins to thicken. When it is as thick as dough, knead it even through all the sugar has not been added (likewise, add more sugar if needed). After kneading, cover with damp cloth; chill until small spoonfuls can be rolled into a ball. Shape in balls. Dip in melted chocolate, then roll in nuts or coconut. Makes 8 dozen (1/2 inch) balls or 2 pounds.

We like to divide into several bowls, putting a different flavor and color in each. Roll into small balls; flatten to make patties. Melt: 1 stick paraffin

Melt in top of double boiler; dip.