Description
Old Fashioned Potato Candy is a nostalgic treat that combines the unexpected ingredient of mashed potato with sweet powdered sugar and creamy peanut butter. This delightful candy is soft, sweet, and perfect for sharing, making it a unique addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small russet potato, peeled and boiled
- 4–6 cups powdered sugar (may need more)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Cook the Potato:
Peel the small potato and cut it into chunks. Boil it in a pot of water until tender. Drain the water, and mash the potato until smooth with no lumps. - Add the Powdered Sugar:
Place the mashed potato in a large mixing bowl. Start adding the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, stirring after each addition. The mixture will become thin and runny at first, but as you keep adding sugar, it will start to thicken and form a dough. Continue adding powdered sugar until a thick, pliable dough forms. This could take anywhere from 4 to 6 cups of sugar. - Add Vanilla (Optional):
If you’d like, mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to add extra flavor. - Roll Out the Dough:
On a clean surface dusted with powdered sugar, roll out the potato candy dough into a large rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick. - Spread the Peanut Butter:
Spread a thin layer of creamy peanut butter evenly over the surface of the dough. - Roll the Candy:
Starting from one edge, carefully roll the dough into a log, jelly-roll style, similar to how you would roll cinnamon rolls. - Chill and Slice:
Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up. Once chilled, slice the log into 1/4-inch thick pieces. - Serve:
Enjoy your sweet Old Fashioned Potato Candy slices! They’re soft, sweet, and perfect for sharing.
Notes
- The dough can become sticky, so make sure to dust your surface and rolling pin with powdered sugar.
- You can also try spreading Nutella, chocolate spread, or even fruit preserves in place of the peanut butter for variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes