Rhode Island Potato Coconut Candy

1 med. sized potato
2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup
2 cups shredded coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla
Melted chocolate

Boil and mash potato. It should make about 1/4 cup. Add sugar, corn syrup, coconut and vanilla. Mix or knead until well blended and smooth. Press into 1″ thick layer in buttered pan. Spread top with thin layer of melted chocolate or cut into squares and dip into the chocolate or roll in nuts.

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