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Yam Candy (Aka) Sweet Potato Candy Recipe

Yam Candy (Aka) Sweet Potato Candy Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb powdered sugar
1/3 lb margarine, softened
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract , pure
1/8 tsp almond extract , pure
1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, baked
1 1/2 tsp milk
1 -1 1/2 cup angel flake coconut
1 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

Bake sweet potato as you would a plain potato.
When done use only insides of potato.
Measure out 1 1/2 potato let cool completely.
In a bowl Sift sugar, mix well with margarine, milk , cinnamon, almond extract, vanilla extract and cooled sweet potato.
Knead until smooth with your hands until mixed well.
Add coconut.
Shape into balls about 1 1/2 inches round.
Dust with powdered sugar.
Refrigerate.
Makes around 25-30 balls.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	165.35 Kcal (692 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.52g	18%
Cholesterol	0.01mg	0%
Sodium	85.14mg	4%
Potassium	214.14mg	5%
Total Carbs	16.16g	5%
Sugars	10.51g	42%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	4%
Protein	0.94g	2%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	9.9mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	418.61 Kcal (1753 kJ)
Calories from fat	262.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.15g	18%
Cholesterol	0.01mg	0%
Sodium	215.54mg	4%
Potassium	542.11mg	5%
Total Carbs	40.91g	5%
Sugars	26.62g	42%
Dietary Fiber	2.25g	4%
Protein	2.39g	2%
Vitamin C	2mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	5%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	25mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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