Homemade Mounds Bars
Delicious homemade chocolate covered coconut candy with a secret ingredient - mashed potatoes.
Servings 32 bars
Calories 240kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup prepared mashed potatoes I used instant
- 16 ounces powdered sugar
- 4 cups flaked coconut I used unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (or more, if too thick) I used light olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except chocolate chips and oil. You might want to use your hands for this. Press mixture into a 9-inch square baking pan lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Place in refrigerator for 1-2 hours or until firm.
- Cut chilled coconut mixture into 32 bars. In a microwave safe medium bowl, melt chocolate chips and oil in microwave for 20 seconds. Stir. Microwave for 20 seconds more. Stir. Repeat if necessary until completely smooth, being careful not to burn the chocolate. If it's too thick, add a little more oil.
- Dip chilled coconut bars in melted chocolate, using a fork to carefully lift it out and tap excess chocolate off (back into the bowl). Place chocolate covered candy onto a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Once you've dipped all of them, place in the refrigerator to set.
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Notes
Store leftover candy in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg