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Pile of Yam-Yum Candies on a plate

Yam-Yum Candies

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Sweet potato candy? Yes please! These Yam-Yum Candies are sweet and nutty, and make a perfect sweet treat for Christmas, as they look like little snowballs!
Course Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 30 candies

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. dried apricots finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups pureed Bruce’s Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 cups coconut divided
  • 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups chopped pecans lightly toasted
  • 1 1 lb. box powdered sugar
  • 2 cups white chocolate morsels for coating candies

Instructions

  • Mix apricots, Bruce’s Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes, 2 cups coconut, sweetened condensed milk, pecans and powdered sugar in large bowl.
  • Refrigerate mixture for 3 hours or until firm enough to shape into 1-inch balls.
  • Spread remaining 2 cups coconut onto a cookie sheet; set aside.
  • Melt white chocolate chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl, stirring after two minutes to smooth (continue in 30 second intervals if more melting is needed).
  • Dip balls into white chocolate to coat and then place onto coconut covered cookie sheet.
  • *Work quickly dipping the sweet potato balls, as the chocolate will harden.

Notes

Store the candies in the refrigerator for up to a week.