SWEET POTATO BALLS 
4 lg. sweet potatoes
2/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. grated orange rind
4 to 6 tbsp. orange juice
8 lg. marshmallows
2 c. flaked coconut (toasted)

Wash sweet potatoes; place in a large Dutch oven and cover with water. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until tender. Let cool to the touch; peel, mash and measure 4 cups potatoes. Stir in brown sugar, orange rind and orange juice, mixing well.

Shape 1/2 cup potato mixture around each marshmallow; roll in coconut. Place potato ball into 13x9x2 inch baking dish and bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes. Yields 8 servings.

 

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