These are another “local” favorite that I had never heard of before moving to Maine. They look wonderful and the name Needham doesn’t sound too bad but when I asked my husband what they were and he replied “Maine potato candy” I scrunched up my nose. I’m a potato girl but candy? Don’t wait years before trying these like I did. The potato just adds a richness and depth to the coconut. They are such a wonderful treat and if you’re outside of the New England area they’ll be a great unique item to share with friends!
When I searched for a recipe online I found many different sources but all of the recipes were the same. Guess you just don’t mess with a classic!
Needhams
Inside Filling
3/4 c. unseasoned mashed potatoes
1/2 tsp. salt
2 lb. confectioners sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 lb. flaked coconut (better to use than shredded)
2 tsp. vanilla
Chocolate Coating
4 sq. unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cake paraffin wax (2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)
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Pare and cook potatoes to make 3/4 cup mashed, unseasoned. Add salt. Using a double boiler, place butter in it and melt over boiling water. Add mashed potatoes, confectioners sugar, flaked coconut an vanilla. Mix well and turn into a buttered jelly roll pan. Spread evenly (mixture is very thick). Place in a cool place to harden. It is good to make these needham centers the day before coating, but may be done the same day. When cool and hardened, cut into small squares and dip in chocolate coating.
Coating Mixture: Place paraffin and unsweetened chocolate in the top of a double boiler over water and melt. Then turn down heat and add chocolate chips. Stir to melt. Keep heat temperature low to maintain a melt, but to keep chocolate thickened. dip needhams to coat. Place dipped squares on wax paper to cool. These keep very well for a long time refrigerated and are even better flavored when kept a few weeks.
Source: Anita’s Best Needhams
9 comments
October 16, 2010 at 6:22 pm
I have a potato candy recipe in my blog, too. It originates from the depression and includes peanut butter. I agree – the potato just adds “heft” rather than flavor. It looks great~
October 17, 2010 at 8:44 pm
These are so neat. Just looking at it you would never know there are potatoes in it. I’d love to eat a few of these.
October 18, 2010 at 12:42 am
i’m from Maine!! love everything food/cultural wise from there!! – It’s some great stuff! =]
October 23, 2010 at 9:37 pm
My boyfriend is from Maine and I am always looking for things like this to surprise him with. I’ll have to give these a try and see if he is familiar with them.
August 30, 2011 at 1:54 pm
I am SUPER Intrigued. Potato, coconut and chocolate. I can’t even imagine, so, that just means I need to make them ASAP. You know, so I can THOROUGHLY wrap my mind around them 😉
September 30, 2012 at 8:33 pm
i have been looking for a candy that looks like this and have asked the giver for it but was made by an unknown person so no recipe..the one i had could be this but was a ball dipped in chocolate and the center was so soft i marveled that it held its shape.almost a coconut cream.i will be doing this for christmas hope it is a success..syl
September 30, 2012 at 9:24 pm
This has a soft center, but I don’t think it’s as soft as you are describing. I do think you’d enjoy this as well though.
December 26, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Wohh just what I was looking for, appreciate it for posting.
January 4, 2014 at 2:17 pm
being a mainer I can tell you these are yummy and so are whoopee pies 🙂