Dave's Irish Potato Candy
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Serves/Makes: 6 | Ready In: 30-60 minutes
Ingredients:
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/16 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, butter, evaporated milk, cream of tartar and salt. Mix well and bring to a boil. Cook to the soft ball stage at 234 degrees F. A few drops will form a soft ball when dropped into cold water.
Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Add vanilla and beat until creamy and stiff. Roll into balls and shape like little potatoes.
Roll each ball in cinnamon to coat, then press in pieces of chopped nuts to look like eyes. You can also dust with cocoa to simulate dirt.
*You have scaled this recipe to serve/make 6 (originally served 12). Please adjust for pan sizes, cooking times, measurements in the directions, and divided ingredients accordingly. Also please note that not all recipes can easily be scaled, especially doughs, breads, and cakes.
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Recipe ID: 37040
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