Sweet Potato Bomboms

Name: Sweet Potato Bomboms
Ingredients: 2 cups of sugar; 1 cup of chocolate powder; 1/2 cup of water; 1 1/2 cups of cooked and mashed sweet potatoes; 1/2 cup of toasted pecans, processed in a blender; 2 tablespoons of grated orange zest or 1 tablespoon of rum (optional); butter or margarine for greasing; Caramel Sauce:; 2 cups of sugar; 1/2 cup of water; 2 tablespoons of vinegar

1
2 cups of sugar
2
1 cup of chocolate powder
3
1/2 cup of water
4
1 1/2 cups of cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
5
1/2 cup of toasted pecans, processed in a blender
6
2 tablespoons of grated orange zest or 1 tablespoon of rum (optional)
7
butter or margarine for greasing
8
Caramel Sauce:
9
2 cups of sugar
10
1/2 cup of water
11
2 tablespoons of vinegar

Ingredients

1
2 cups of sugar
2
1 cup of chocolate powder
3
1/2 cup of water
4
1 1/2 cups of cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
5
1/2 cup of toasted pecans, processed in a blender
6
2 tablespoons of grated orange zest or 1 tablespoon of rum (optional)
7
butter or margarine for greasing
8
Caramel Sauce:
9
2 cups of sugar
10
1/2 cup of water
11
2 tablespoons of vinegar

Directions

1
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, chocolate powder, and water
2
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens
3
Remove from heat and stir in the mashed sweet potatoes, toasted pecans, and orange zest (if using)
4
Stir until smooth and well combined
5
Spread on a greased surface and let cool completely
6
Mold into small balls or logs and dip each one quickly into the caramel sauce, then lift out with a greased spoon
7
Drain excess caramel by gently tapping the spoon against the side of the pan and place the bomboms on a greased surface
8
Let cool and harden completely, then cut off any excess caramel with scissors and serve in decorative paper cups.