MomsMenu.com Recipe Finder Potato Fudge

3 Tbsp. shortening
3 Tbsp. butter
1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. cocoa
1/3 cup mashed potatoes
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 lb. (16 oz.) powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

In a microwave safe bowl, melt shortening and
butter in the microwave. Stir in cocoa until
smooth. Add potatoes, salt and vanilla. Mix well.
Blend in powdered sugar, mix and add nuts. Dough
will be very lumpy. Kneed until smooth. Press
into a buttered 8x8 inch pan. Cool in the refrigerator
before cutting.

Makes 64 pieces

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