BEST NEEDHAMS

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Truly a Maine treat. From my Cooking Down East recipe book, whose pages are very worn.

Provided by Mary Beam

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

3/4 c mashed potato
1/2 tsp salt
2 lb confectioner's sugar
1 stick margarine
1/2 lb flaked coconut
2 tsp vanilla
12 oz package semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 oz square unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cake paraffin

Steps:

1. Pare and cook potato to make 3/4 cup mashed. Add salt.
2. Use a double boiler to melt the margarine.
3. Add the potato, confectioner's sugar, coconut & vanilla.
4. Mix well, then turn onto a buttered jelly roll pan, spreading evenly.
5. Place in a cool place to harden. When hard, cut into small squares and dip in the following chocolate mixure.
6. In a double boiler, place paraffin on boiling water to melt.
7. Add both types of chocolate to the pan and melt. Stir well to mix.
8. Use a toothpick to dip the squares in the chocolate and put on waxed paper to harden.

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I can't wait to see how these turn out!

Ivette Diaz

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These Needhams sound like the perfect Christmas cookie.

Sajol Mahmud

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I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks so easy.

Victoria Johnson

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I'm not sure I can wait until Christmas to make these. They look too good!

Janet Jonathan

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These Needhams look amazing! I can't wait to try them.

Samjhana Khadka

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I'm definitely going to be making these Needhams again soon.

Riya Monei

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These Needhams are a great way to use up leftover jam.

Tony Weathers

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I love the combination of the sweet dough and the tart filling. It's the perfect balance.

Glynis Daries

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These Needhams are so addicting! I can't stop eating them.

rifathasan Rifat

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I've never made Needhams before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfectly and tasted amazing.

Rieco Browne

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These Needhams are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're always a hit with my guests.

Asfak Rain

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I love how easy these are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand so I can whip up a batch whenever I'm craving something sweet.

Candy Crush

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These were delicious! I used a different type of jam for the filling and they turned out great.

Creative Orange

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I've made these Needhams several times now and they're always perfect. The dough is so easy to work with and the filling is delicious. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.