Sweet Potato Bonbons Recipe

3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in ½-inch cubes
¼ cup, melted
½ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon grated orange rind
Cooking spray
3 cups crushed corn flakes
16 large marshmallows
16 pecan halves, optional

1. Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a Dutch oven. Add sweet potatoes and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
2. Beat potatoes at medium-high speed using a mixer until light and fluffy. Add butter, brown sugar, salt and orange rind. Beat until well blended. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
3. Preheat oven to 450F. Line a baking sheet with foil; coat foil with cooking spray.
4. Place corn flakes in a shallow pan. Divide sweet potatoes into 16 portions and shape them around marshmallows in ovals or rounds. Coat each round evenly with corn flakes. (Rinse hands often to keep form sticking.)
5. Place on baking sheet and top with a pecan half, if using, pressing down slightly. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until golden. Cool 5 minutes before transferring to a serving platter. Serves 16.

Nutritional facts per serving: 170 calories, 4g fat, 2g protein, 34g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 260mg sodium.