Irresistibly Sweet Old Fashioned Potato Candy You Must Try!
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 150kcal
Experience the delightful nostalgia of Old Fashioned Potato Candy, a sweet treat combining mashed potatoes and peanut butter.
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Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Parchment Paper
- Refrigerator
Ingredients
Candy Base
- ½ cup Mashed Potato Use plain starchy potatoes like Russet for best results.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract No substitutions recommended for full flavor.
- 6 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust carefully to avoid stickiness.
Filling
- 1 cup Peanut Butter Feel free to swap in alternative nut butters like almond.
- 1 pinch Salt Optional, but enhances the overall flavor.
Dusting
- 1 cup Extra Powdered Sugar Used to dust the work surface and finished candy.
Instructions
Main Instructions
- Boil, peel, and mash the starchy white potato until entirely smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the warm mashed potato with vanilla extract.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until a thick but pliable dough forms.
- Dust parchment paper with powdered sugar and roll the dough into a ¼-inch thick rectangle.
- Spread a thin layer of peanut butter over the rolled dough.
- Carefully roll the dough into a log shape and wrap it in wax paper.
- Refrigerate the wrapped candy log for at least 1 hour.
- Unwrap the log, slice into ½-inch rounds, and dust with extra powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Optional: Drizzle with melted chocolate for an extra decadent finish. Store in a single layer or use parchment sheets to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 2mg